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¹Universitätsklinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich. Christiane.Kulinna-Cosentini@meduniwien.ac.at.

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Diagnosing acute abdomen requires rapid radiological assessment. A structured 4-point approach using imaging features and pitfalls helps select the correct method and narrow differential diagnoses for critical conditions.

Keywords:

Abdominal pain Abdominal x‑ray Computed tomography Systematic approach Ultrasound

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Acute abdomen is a critical condition with diverse presentations requiring prompt diagnosis.
Immediate surgical intervention is often necessary for specific acute abdominal diseases.
Rapid radiological assessment is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a systematic approach for radiological assessment of acute abdomen.
To enhance the diagnostic accuracy of imaging in acute abdominal conditions.
To guide the selection of appropriate radiological methods based on patient stability and clinical presentation.

Main Methods:

Standard radiological methods include X-ray, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT) based on patient stability and pain characteristics.
Immediate CT scan is indicated for unstable patients with acute abdomen.
Analysis of typical radiological signs, patterns, and extra-abdominal findings aids in disease characterization.

Main Results:

Standard radiological methods differentiate between simple and complicated abdominal pathologies.
Advanced CT technology allows detailed characterization of abdominal organ conditions.
A structured approach improves the assignment of imaging findings to specific diseases.

Conclusions:

A systematic 4-point approach aids in choosing the correct radiological method.
This systematic analysis helps narrow the differential diagnoses for acute abdomen.
Recognizing specific and nonspecific imaging features and common pitfalls is key to accurate diagnosis.