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

How to Cite?: Amit Kumar Sinha, Bindey Kumar, Prem Kumar, "An Approach to Acute Abdomen in Pediatric Patients Revisited", Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1492-1495, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20161954, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20161954