How does localized peritonitis develop from acute appendicitis before rupture?

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Localized peritonitis develops from acute appendicitis before rupture when intestinal bacteria escape through the necrotic appendiceal wall. The inflammation and infection can then spread to the surrounding tissues and cause localized peritonitis. Option A is partly correct as the omentum may help to contain the inflammation, but it does not explain how localized peritonitis develops. Option C is incorrect as perforation of the appendix wall is a sign of rupture, not before rupture. Option D is also incorrect as bacteria escaping into the bloodstream can cause systemic infection, but it does not explain how localized peritonitis develops.

How Does Localized Peritonitis Develop from Acute Appendicitis Before Rupture