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[Acute abdomen].

J Mössner1

  • 1Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II der Universität Leipzig. moej@medizin.uni-leipzig.de

Der Internist
|June 21, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Acute abdomen requires interdisciplinary evaluation to determine if immediate surgery is necessary. This review focuses on conditions presenting as acute abdomen, differentiating those needing surgery from those that do not.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and General Surgery

Context:

  • Acute abdomen is a critical clinical presentation, not a specific disease.
  • Requires prompt interdisciplinary assessment by surgeons and internists.
  • Diagnostic challenges exist in differentiating surgical emergencies from non-surgical causes.

Purpose:

  • To review conditions presenting as acute abdomen.
  • To differentiate between surgical and non-surgical etiologies.
  • To guide decision-making regarding immediate laparotomy.

Summary:

  • Acute abdomen necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to rapidly decide on mandatory laparotomy.
  • Common surgical indications include perforated ulcers, appendicitis, diverticulitis, aneurysms, and mesenteric infarction.
  • Non-surgical conditions like acute pancreatitis and rare diseases such as acute intermittent porphyria require careful consideration to avoid unnecessary surgery.

Impact:

  • Improves diagnostic accuracy for acute abdomen presentations.
  • Facilitates appropriate and timely treatment decisions.
  • Reduces unnecessary surgical interventions and associated risks.

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