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  • Surgical emergencies in pregnancy
  • Maternal-fetal medicine
  • Acute care surgery

Background:

  • Pregnant patients presenting with abdominal pain require careful evaluation by acute care surgeons.
  • Standard surgical principles apply, but specific physiological changes in pregnancy necessitate tailored approaches.
  • Failure to recognize these differences can lead to adverse outcomes for both the mother and the developing fetus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the most frequent surgical emergencies encountered in pregnant patients.
  • To provide an overview of current diagnostic and management strategies for these conditions.
  • To highlight critical differences in pregnant patients that surgeons must consider to prevent complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common surgical emergencies in pregnancy.
  • Analysis of diagnostic modalities and their safety in pregnant patients.
  • Synthesis of current evidence-based management guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Common emergencies include appendicitis, cholecystitis, and bowel obstruction, with unique presentations in pregnancy.
  • Diagnostic imaging like ultrasound and MRI are often preferred, with judicious use of CT.
  • Surgical management emphasizes minimizing fetal exposure to radiation and maintaining maternal hemodynamic stability.

Conclusions:

  • Acute care surgeons need specialized knowledge to manage abdominal pain in pregnant patients effectively.
  • Early recognition and appropriate intervention are crucial for favorable maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • Adherence to updated management protocols can mitigate risks associated with surgical emergencies during pregnancy.