학술논문
Diagnostic imaging and acute abdominal pain / Billeddannende undersögelser ved akut opståede mavesmerter
Document Type
Review
Översikt
Översikt
Source
Ugeskrift for Laeger. 177(23):2218
Subject
Language
Danish
ISSN
0041-5782
Abstract
Acute abdominal pain is a common clinical condition. Clinical signs and symptoms can be difficult to interpret, and diagnostic imaging may help to identify intra-abdominal disease. Conventional X-ray, ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen vary in usability between common surgical causes of acute abdominal pain. Overall, conventional X-ray cannot confidently diagnose or rule out disease. US and CT are equally trustworthy for most diseases. US with subsequent CT may enhance diagnostic precision. Magnetic resonance seems promising for future use in acute abdominal imaging.