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The acute abdomen. An overview and algorithms

R F Martin1, R L Rossi

  • 1Division of General Surgery, Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospitals, Portland, USA.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
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Diagnosing and managing acute abdomen is challenging. This overview emphasizes clinical judgment, history, and physical exams, supplemented by technology, to guide surgical treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Abdominal Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Acute abdomen presents a significant diagnostic and management challenge for surgeons.
  • Effective patient care necessitates a deep understanding of abdominal anatomy and physiology.
  • Clinical judgment, informed by history and physical examination, is paramount.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of evaluating patients with acute abdomen.
  • To suggest diagnostic and treatment algorithms for acute abdominal conditions.
  • To underscore the importance of clinical skills alongside technological advancements.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established diagnostic principles for acute abdomen.
  • Discussion of the role of patient history and physical examination.

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  • Integration of modern diagnostic technologies into clinical decision-making.

    • Main Results:

    • A systematic approach to acute abdomen evaluation is crucial.
    • Clinical assessment remains the cornerstone of diagnosis.
    • Algorithms can aid in streamlining the diagnostic and treatment process.

    Conclusions:

    • Mastery of abdominal anatomy and physiology is essential for surgical decision-making.
    • Technological tools should augment, not replace, clinical expertise.
    • Structured evaluation and treatment algorithms improve outcomes in acute abdomen cases.