The Acute Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophysiology of the acute abdomen
A
Peritonitis
Intestinal obstruction
Abdominal pain
2
Q
Routes of infection of peritonitis
A
Perforation of GI/ biliary tract
Female genital tract
Penetration of abdominal wall
Haematogenous spread
3
Q
Cardinal features of intestinal obstruction
A
Pain Vomiting Distension Constipation Borborygmi (umbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines)
