21. He could go over the whole peritoneal cavity , disregarding today s distinction between the abdominal and pelvic cavities. 22. With a complete rupture the contents of the uterus may spill into the peritoneal cavity or the broad ligament. 23. "' Ascites "'is a gastroenterological term for an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that exceeds 25 mL. 24. Lymphatic absorption will also to some extent contribute to the reabsorption of fluid from the peritoneal cavity to the plasma. 25. The peritoneal cavity is the largest serosal sac in the body and secretes approximately 50 mL of fluid per day. 26. Although in practice we non-surgeons often use the terms peritoneum and peritoneal cavity interchangeably, the precise meanings are as offered above. 27. Low malignant potential tumors usually only have a bad prognosis when there are invasive tumor implants found in the peritoneal cavity . 28. At first, this was by open lavage of the peritoneal cavity and removal of what was left of the ruptured appendix. 29. Radiographs studies may show free air in the peritoneal cavity , evidence of ileus or obstruction and obliteration of the psoas shadow. 30. Gastric carcinoma is usually diagnosed via gastroscopy, but may sometimes be felt on rectal if they have metastasized to the peritoneal cavity .
