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  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Acute abdomen is a common clinical presentation requiring prompt diagnosis.
  • Diagnostic imaging is essential for identifying the underlying cause of acute abdominal pain.
  • Several conditions, including appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and viscus perforation, frequently cause acute abdomen.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the etiology, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic options for common causes of acute abdomen.
  • To highlight the role of diagnostic imaging in the assessment and stratification of acute abdominal conditions.
  • To discuss the utility of ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) in managing patients with acute abdomen.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common diseases leading to acute abdomen: appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, acute pancreatitis, and viscus perforation.
  • Discussion of the diagnostic capabilities of initial ultrasound and subsequent CT scans.
  • Emphasis on imaging as the gold standard for evaluating acute abdomen.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound serves as an initial imaging modality for acute abdomen.
  • CT scans are frequently considered the gold standard for definitive diagnosis in acute abdomen.
  • Both sonography and CT are effective in stratifying gastrointestinal diseases causing acute abdomen.

Conclusions:

  • The choice between sonography and CT depends on the specific underlying pathologic condition.
  • Accurate imaging is crucial for appropriate patient management and therapeutic decisions in acute abdomen.
  • Effective stratification of gastrointestinal diseases using imaging improves outcomes for patients presenting with acute abdomen.