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=== X-Ray ===  
=== X-Ray ===  
* Obstruction, perforation or other pathologies revealed by abdominal X-ray.
* Obstruction, perforation or other pathologies revealed by abdominal X-ray.
=== Echocardiography or Ultrasound ===
* [[Ultrasound]] can test for the following:
*:* [[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]]
*:* [[Ectopic pregnancy]]
*:* Biliary disorders
*:* [[Diverticulitis]]


=== Other Diagnostic Studies ===
=== Other Diagnostic Studies ===

Revision as of 21:01, 21 February 2013

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Diagnosis

X-Ray

  • Obstruction, perforation or other pathologies revealed by abdominal X-ray.

Other Diagnostic Studies

  • Peritoneal lavage recommended for suspected trauma, peritonitis, or bowel perforation
  • Persistent vomiting and obstruction require a nasogastric tub

Treatment

  • Surgery
  • Immediately replace volume with saline and/or blood transfusion for those patients are are hemodynamically unstable
  • Bowel rest for diverticulitis or bowel obstruction (possible colon resection)

Pharmacotherapy

Acute Pharmacotherapies

  • If intra-abdominal infection or perforated viscus is suspected, administer proper course of antibiotics

Indications for Surgery

  • Life threatening emergencies such as; early sepsis or evidence of hemorrhage, require immediate surgical intervention
  • Ruptured aneurysm, ectopic pregnancy, bowel perforation or ther pathologies require definite surgical repair.

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