Abdominal emergencies

Acute surgical conditions of the abdomen are heralded by pain, and can occur in patients hospitalized for unrelated reasons. A thorough history and physical examination, aided by certain laboratory and radiographic studies, are essential in making a correct diagnosis.

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Published inThe Medical clinics of North America Vol. 70; no. 5; p. 1093
Main Authors Saclarides, T, Hopkins, W, Doolas, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1986
Subjects
Abdomen, Acute - diagnostic imaging
Abdomen, Acute - etiology
Aortic Rupture - diagnosis
Cholecystitis - diagnosis
Female
Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnosis
Genital Diseases, Female - diagnosis
Humans
Liver Diseases - diagnosis
Nausea - etiology
Pain - etiology
Pancreatitis - diagnosis
Physical Examination
Radiography
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Summary:Acute surgical conditions of the abdomen are heralded by pain, and can occur in patients hospitalized for unrelated reasons. A thorough history and physical examination, aided by certain laboratory and radiographic studies, are essential in making a correct diagnosis.
ISSN:0025-7125
DOI:10.1016/S0025-7125(16)30914-2