| Appendicitis and cholecystitis in pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 20393411 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute abdominal pain in pregnancy may be attributable to a broad range of nonobstetrical causes. The evaluation of an acute abdomen during pregnancy must include in the differential diagnosis appendicitis and cholecystitis, which are 2 of the most common reasons for nonobstetric surgical intervention in pregnancy. Both conditions may be associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and/or mortality. This study will provide a contemporary synopsis regarding the diagnosis and management of appendicitis and cholecystitis during pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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Noridelle B Gilo; Dennis Amini; Helain J Landy |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 52 ISSN: 1532-5520 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-15 Completed Date: 2010-07-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0070014 Medline TA: Clin Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 586-96 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA. |
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Appendectomy Appendicitis / diagnosis*, epidemiology, surgery* Cholecystectomy Cholecystitis / diagnosis*, epidemiology, surgery* Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Imaging Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*, epidemiology, prevention & control, surgery* Pregnancy Outcome Radiation Dosage |
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