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How often is an operation of peritonitis in babies?
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Peritonitis: It is rare fore babies to get peritonitis. An operation is usually a life saving procedure.
Answered 12/30/2014
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Varies: Peritonitis is a life threatening condition, often associated with a obstruction or perforation in the bowel. While not common in children, there are some conditions seen in children that do predispose to it including having a volvulus and an intesusseption.
Answered 1/11/2015
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