article_snippet.sent: The severe swelling had been caused by a dangerous infection known as peritonitis, which the woman had contracted during the surgery at Liverpool Women's Hospital.
article_snippet.sent: Peritonitis is caused by inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the stomach.
article_snippet.sent: Peritonitis is caused by inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the stomach is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection, which can rapidly spread around the body.
article_snippet.sent: Peritonitis requires immediate treatment and is a medical emergency.
article_snippet.sent: Most cases of Peritonitis are the result of infection or injury to another part of the body, such as a split stomach ulcer, a burst appendix or digestive disorders.
article_snippet.sent: Peritonitis can be fatal and needs to be treated quickly to avoid such complications.
highlights_snippet.sent: Julie Ronayne contracted peritonitis following surgery at Liverpool Women's Hospital .
  