Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 4, 2025
Author Spotlight: Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Comprehensive Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
Published on: September 8, 2023
Comparative study between clinical diagnosis, plain radiography and sonography for the diagnosis of nontraumatic
Pradeep Sharma1, Rajan Sood2, Mukul Sharma3
1Department of General Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Background:
Acute abdomen is the most commonly attended surgical emergency. It can be caused by intra-abdominal, extra-abdominal and metabolic causes. A few imaging modalities are at disposal of primary care physicians like plain x-ray and ultrasonography.
Materials And Methods:
This study has been done to compare the efficacy of clinical diagnosis, plain radiography and sonography in diagnosis of non-traumatic acute abdomen. Every patient under study admitted in the Department of General Surgery underwent thorough clinical evaluation, biochemical investigations, X-rays and sonography. Findings of clinical evaluation, X-Rays and sonography were compared to the final diagnosis found intraoperatively.
Results:
Clinical diagnosis was made in 47 (94%) out of 50 patients. X-rays were able to diagnose in 20 patients (40%) whereas sonography diagnosed 26 patients (52%).
Conclusion:
The present study showed that clinical evaluation, x-rays or Ultrasound alone are not sufficient to diagnose cause of non-traumatic acute abdomen in all cases. Clinical evaluation combined with x-rays and ultrasound increases the number and accuracy of pre-operative diagnosis in non-traumatic acute abdomen.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography
01:30Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT
01:25Assessment of the Abdomen I: Inspection and Auscultation
The abdominal examination is a cornerstone of clinical medicine, serving as a critical tool in diagnosing various gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. It involves a systematic approach that includes inspection and auscultation, each with distinct yet complementary roles in assessing the abdomen. This article will delve into these two primary methods healthcare professionals use to examine the abdomen.
Inspection of the Abdomen
The first step in any abdominal examination is inspection....
01:20Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography
Abdominal ultrasonography, commonly known as abdominal ultrasound, is a vital, non-invasive medical imaging technique widely used in healthcare.
Procedure:
This diagnostic tool allows the clinician to visually inspect internal structures within the abdomen, including vital organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen.
The abdominal ultrasound process begins with applying a special gel to the patient's skin over the abdomen. This gel enhances the...
01:28Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
01:24Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography