1 Bile contains bile acids, which are critical for digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. 2  Many waste products, including bilirubin, are eliminated from the body by secretion into bile and elimination in feces.
The most common risk factors for primary spontaneous peritonitis include: Liver disease with cirrhosis. Such disease often causes a buildup of abdominal fluid (ascites) that can become infected. Kidney failure getting peritoneal dialysis.t's linked to a higher risk of peritonitis due to accidental contamination of the peritoneum by way of the catheter. Common causes of secondary peritonitis include: 1  A ruptured appendix, diverticulum, or stomach ulcer. 2  Digestive diseases such as Crohn's disease and diverticulitis. 3  Pancreatitis.
Once at the hospital, it was established that Houdini had peritonitis due to a ruptured appendix. At the time, it was speculated that the aforementioned blows to his abdomen may have been the cause of his appendicitis.