| Non-obstetrical acute abdomen during pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 16982130 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute abdomen in pregnancy remains one of the most challenging diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas today. The incidence of acute abdomen during pregnancy is 1 in 500-635 pregnancies. Despite advancements in medical technology, preoperative diagnosis of acute abdominal conditions is still inaccurate. Laboratory parameters are not specific and often altered as a physiologic consequence of pregnancy. Use of laparoscopic procedures as diagnostic tools makes diagnosis of such conditions earlier, more accurate, and safer. Appendicitis is the most common cause of the acute abdomen during pregnancy, occurring with a usual frequency of 1 in 500-2000 pregnancies, which amounts to 25% of operative indications for non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy. Surgical treatment is indicated in most cases, as in nonpregnant women. Laparoscopic procedures in the treatment of acute abdomen in pregnancy proved safe and accurate, and in selected groups of patients are becoming the procedures of choice with a perspective for the widening of such indications with more frequent use and subsequent optimal results. Despite these advances, laparotomy still remains the procedure of choice in complicated and uncertain cases. |
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Authors:
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Goran Augustin; Mate Majerovic |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2006-09-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology Volume: 131 ISSN: 0301-2115 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. Publication Date: 2007 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-02-27 Completed Date: 2007-05-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375672 Medline TA: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 4-12 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia. augustin.goran@gmail.com <augustin.goran@gmail.com> |
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Abdomen, Acute
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diagnosis*,
etiology,
therapy* Appendicitis / complications, diagnosis, therapy Cholecystitis, Acute / complications, diagnosis, therapy Endoscopy Female Humans Intestinal Obstruction / complications, diagnosis, therapy Laparoscopy Pancreatitis / complications, diagnosis, therapy Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*, therapy* Splenic Rupture / complications, diagnosis, therapy Wounds and Injuries / complications, diagnosis, therapy |
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