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Acute abdominal pain in pregnancy

F B Epstein1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Bay Medical Center, Panama City, Florida.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Abdominal pain in pregnancy is common. Appendicitis, the most frequent surgical issue, presents challenges in diagnosis due to overlapping symptoms and physical exam limitations, necessitating prompt evaluation to reduce maternal and fetal mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Surgical Sciences
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Abdominal pain is a common complaint during pregnancy, often physiological.
  • Appendicitis is the most frequent non-obstetric surgical complication in pregnancy.
  • Clinical presentation of appendicitis in pregnancy mimics other conditions, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic challenges of appendicitis in pregnancy.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention.
  • To provide guidance on evaluating pregnant patients with abdominal pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentation of appendicitis in pregnancy.
  • Discussion of differential diagnoses for abdominal pain in pregnancy.
  • Emphasis on clinical evaluation and diagnostic imaging.

Main Results:

  • Appendicitis diagnosis in pregnancy is difficult due to symptom overlap and physical exam limitations.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for minimizing maternal and fetal mortality.
  • Radiographic studies should not be withheld in unstable patients.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnancy requires careful clinical evaluation.
  • Consultation with surgical and obstetric specialists is recommended for uncertain cases.
  • Timely management is essential to improve outcomes for both mother and fetus.

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