Role of Laparoscopy in Management of Acute Abdomen
Mohamed Abdalla Mohamed;
Abstract
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he majority of emergency admissions to surgical wards are patients complaining of abdominal pain. Gynecological emergencies remain a common cause of admission to general surgical wards being as high as 13% in some series.
Acute abdomen remains a difficult challenge to all medical practitioners. It should be emphasized that a well conducted history and a proper physical examination are important components of the evaluation of the patient with an acute abdomen. Laboratory and radiological investigations may confirm or exclude diagnostic possibilities that are being considered based on a proper history and physical examination. These tests should in no way replace any part of the history or physical examination. Confirmatory laboratory tests or radiographic studies are not mandatory to secure a diagnosis. They should only be ordered when they may directly influence patient care.
Ultrasonography often serves as the first study in evaluating the patient with abdominal or pelvic pain,it is sensitive and accurate in many abdominal conditions like ovarian cysts, ectopic gestation and adnexal torsion. It can detect acute appendicitis and other abdominal conditions.
he majority of emergency admissions to surgical wards are patients complaining of abdominal pain. Gynecological emergencies remain a common cause of admission to general surgical wards being as high as 13% in some series.
Acute abdomen remains a difficult challenge to all medical practitioners. It should be emphasized that a well conducted history and a proper physical examination are important components of the evaluation of the patient with an acute abdomen. Laboratory and radiological investigations may confirm or exclude diagnostic possibilities that are being considered based on a proper history and physical examination. These tests should in no way replace any part of the history or physical examination. Confirmatory laboratory tests or radiographic studies are not mandatory to secure a diagnosis. They should only be ordered when they may directly influence patient care.
Ultrasonography often serves as the first study in evaluating the patient with abdominal or pelvic pain,it is sensitive and accurate in many abdominal conditions like ovarian cysts, ectopic gestation and adnexal torsion. It can detect acute appendicitis and other abdominal conditions.
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| Title | Role of Laparoscopy in Management of Acute Abdomen | Other Titles | دور منظارالبطن في تشخيص وعلاج آلام البطن الحادة | Authors | Mohamed Abdalla Mohamed | Issue Date | 2013 |
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