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The acute abdomen often perplexes the expert as well as the young physician. There are few areas in medicine in which Hippocrates' aphorism-the art is long, life is short, decision difficult, and delay perilous-is more applicable than here. Too often the harried physician fails to listen to the patient who is trying desperately to suggest the diagnosis. The significance of various types and location of pain often are neglected by the doctor. Physical findings are influenced by experience; the presence or absence of tenderness or a mass may be answered in entirely different ways by various observers. Because solid facts frequently are lacking, attempts to resolve diagnostic dilemmas by computer analysis or by algorithms are not likely to be successful. Fortunately, in the great majority of cases, unusual and difficult diagnostic procedures are not necessary for the identification of the acute abdomen and of the major disease. Astute clinical judgment must be based primarily upon careful attention to the pa­ tient's words and detailed observation.

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Author:   V.I. Sreenivas ,  C.E. Welch
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   1980 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.420kg
ISBN:  

9780387904832

ISBN 10:   0387904832
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   10 October 1980
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

I Clinical Investigation.- 1 General Considerations.- 2 Neuroanatomic Considerations.- 3 Medical History.- 4 Physical Examination.- 5 Imaging Procedures.- 6 Laboratory Investigations.- II Specific Conditions.- 7 Acute Peritonitis.- 8 Acute Appendicitis.- 9 Acute Cholecystitis.- 10 Perforated Gastroduodenal Ulcers.- 11 Barogenic Rupture of the Esophagus (Boerhaave's Syndrome).- 12 Acute Pancreatitis.- 13 Acute Sigmoid Diverticulitis.- 14 Intestinal Obstructions.- 15 Strangulated Hernia.- 16 Acute Salpingitis (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease).- 17 Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm.- 18 Ectopic Pregnancy.- 19 Intraperitoneal Bleeding from Uncommon Causes.- 20 Torsion of Pelvic Organs and Their Tumors.- 21 Torsion of the Testicle.- 22 Ureteral Colic.- 23 Nonspecific Infections of the Kidney.- 24 Medical Causes.

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