How Does Localized Peritonitis Develop from Acute Appendicitis Before Rupture

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Multiple Choice

How does localized peritonitis develop from acute appendicitis before rupture?

• A) The omentum walls off the inflamed area.
• B) Intestinal bacteria escape through the necrotic appendiceal wall.
• C) The obstructing object inside the appendix causes edema.
• D) Bacteria escape into the circulating blood.

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