The Acute Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Define the Acute Abdomen
A
A combination of symptoms and signs including abdominal pain which requires urgent general surgical opinion
2
Q
Most Common Aetiology of the acute abdomen
A
Non-specific pan Acute appendicitis Acute cholecystitis/colic Peptic Ulcer performation Urinary retention Acute pancreatitis Trauma Urinary Stones
3
Q
Peritonitis - routes of infection
A
Perforation of GI/biliary tract, The Female genital tract, Penetration of the abdominal wall.
Haematogenous spread
