An Approach to Acute Abdomen in Pediatric Patients Revisited

Amit Kumar Sinha, Bindey Kumar, Prem Kumar

Abstract: Acute pain abdomen is the most common presenting symptom to visit a pediatric outpatient department or pediatric surgery emergency. It ranges from trivial to life threatening conditions. A meticulous evaluation is necessary to prevent catastrophes. This article focuses on common conditions which need to be kept as differential diagnosis during clinical evaluation.

Keywords: Acute abdomen, Abdominal emergencies, Bilious vomiting, Constipation, Pain abdomen