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Ultrasonography of the acute abdomen
Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice, 2003For many years, ultrasonography has been considered to be one of the most valuable imaging techniques for evaluation of the abdominal cavity and its organs. In most cases, abdominal ultrasonography helps obtain information that leads to a definitive diagnosis.
Robert, Cruz-Arámbulo, Robert, Wrigley
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Nursing Critical Care, 2008
So many things-some life-threatening-can cause abdominal pain. Here's how to capture the clues quickly and accurately.
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So many things-some life-threatening-can cause abdominal pain. Here's how to capture the clues quickly and accurately.
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Ultrasound in the acute abdomen
British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2008Ultrasound is widely used as the first-line imaging modality in the assessment of the acute abdomen and in trauma (Marincek, 2002). Ultrasound has the advantages of low cost, real-time bedside imaging, accessibility, portability, lack of ionizing radiation, noninvasiveness, and multiplanar imaging.
Chris, Harvey +2 more
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An acute abdomen — with a twist
The British Journal of Radiology, 2008A 59-year-old man presented acutely with generalized abdominal pain and tenderness. He was cardiovascularly stable but had an elevated white cell count of 27610 l and a C-reactive protein of 250 mg l. His biochemistry showed a degree of metabolic acidosis and dehydration, and he had been previously fit and well.
D, Eason, S, Chandramohan
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The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2003
The present study aims at establishing the exact role and limitation of ultrasound in pediatric acute abdomen.Fifty children less than 14 years of age presenting with acute abdomen were evaluated by US and other imaging modalities. The mean age of presentation was 3 1/2 years. Maximum number of cases were seen in less than two years of age.
Daya Shankar, Mishra +5 more
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The present study aims at establishing the exact role and limitation of ultrasound in pediatric acute abdomen.Fifty children less than 14 years of age presenting with acute abdomen were evaluated by US and other imaging modalities. The mean age of presentation was 3 1/2 years. Maximum number of cases were seen in less than two years of age.
Daya Shankar, Mishra +5 more
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Medical Clinics of North America, 1989
As our population ages, more patients will be presenting with acute abdominal problems which require attention. Unlike younger patients, the aged present later in the course of their disease and also often have concomitant underlying diseases. The diagnosis of an acute abdomen is further complicated by the relative lack of physical findings which is ...
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As our population ages, more patients will be presenting with acute abdominal problems which require attention. Unlike younger patients, the aged present later in the course of their disease and also often have concomitant underlying diseases. The diagnosis of an acute abdomen is further complicated by the relative lack of physical findings which is ...
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A phytobezoar in the acute abdomen
The American Journal of Surgery, 2009A phytobezoar is a rare differential diagnosis in the acute abdomen. An 89-year-old woman presented with lower abdominal pain. A computed tomography scan and ultrasound suggested the presence of a bezoar. A phytobezoar was extracted surgically, and a resection was performed of the perforated small bowel segment.
John-Peder Escobar, Kvitting +2 more
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Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice, 2000
Acute abdominal pain is a clinical sign associated with several underlying disease processes, many of which can be life threatening. Abdominal pain requires efficient diagnostic evaluation to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Definitive treatment involves medical and/or surgical management.
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Acute abdominal pain is a clinical sign associated with several underlying disease processes, many of which can be life threatening. Abdominal pain requires efficient diagnostic evaluation to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Definitive treatment involves medical and/or surgical management.
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 1993
An acute abdomen requires prompt diagnosis and therapy in all age groups. In the elderly population, rapid recognition is particularly important, because the patient may have delayed seeking medical care and may have uncommon illnesses complicating the ultimate course.
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An acute abdomen requires prompt diagnosis and therapy in all age groups. In the elderly population, rapid recognition is particularly important, because the patient may have delayed seeking medical care and may have uncommon illnesses complicating the ultimate course.
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Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 1983
A R, Dillon, J S, Spano
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A R, Dillon, J S, Spano
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