During expiration, intra-abdominal pressure is reduced and peritoneal fluid, aided by capillary attraction, travels in an upward direction towards the diaphragm. Experimental evidence shows that particulate matter and bacteria are absorbed within a few minutes into the lymphatic network through a number of ‘pores’ within the diaphragmatic peritoneum. This upward movement of peritoneal fluids is responsible for the occurrence of many subphrenic abscesses.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:33:55 +0000
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