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    • Emergency Medicine
    • Gastroenterology
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Acute abdominal pain presents a significant diagnostic challenge.
    • It is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent medical attention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a concise and rapid diagnostic and management approach for acute abdominal pain.
    • To emphasize the importance of early intervention and supportive care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of diagnostic modalities including patient history, physical examination, laboratory studies, abdominal ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
    • Emphasis on immediate pain control and fluid resuscitation.
    • Consideration of early broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy for severe cases.

    Main Results:

    • A systematic workup aids in establishing a working diagnosis.
    • Contrast-enhanced computed tomography is indicated when ultrasound is inconclusive.
    • Aggressive pain management and fluid substitution are essential regardless of the diagnostic pathway.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management of acute abdominal pain.
    • Early initiation of supportive care and, when necessary, antibiotics can improve patient outcomes.
    • A structured approach integrating clinical assessment and advanced imaging is vital.