Most common cause of peritonitis in adult male is: (A) Duodenal ulcer perforation, (B) Abdominal tuberculosis, (C) Enteric perforation, (D) Perforated appendix
Answer is D. MC cause of peritonitis in adult male: Peptic ulcer perforation * The most common cause is a perforation of the abdominal viscus-most commonly, a perforated ulcer, may occur as a result of perforation of any pa of the bowel; other causes include a benign ulcer, a tumor, or trauma.* MC cause of peritonitis in adult male: Peptic ulcer perforation