Imaging methods in non-traumatic acute abdomen

Czech version

Authors: Bartušek D. ¹; Válek V. ¹; Kala Z. ²; Prochazka V. ²; Andrašina T. ¹; Janeček P. ²; Kunovsky L. ^2,3
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika radiologie a nukleární medicíny LF MU a FN Brno ¹; Chirurgická klinika LF MU a FN Brno ²; Interní gastroenterologická klinika LF MU a FN Brno ³
Published in: Gastroent Hepatol 2020; 74(6): 520-532
Category: Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology: Review Article
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/ccgh2020520

Overview

Summary: An acute abdomen is an urgent condition requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. Nowadays, with the new developments and progression in ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT), these methods have become a far better alternative to plain abdominal radiography. US is now an available and proven method used to provide a “final” diagnosis in various conditions. The frequency for CT examination for the diagnosis of acute abdomen has increased. A disadvantage of using CT examination includes high doses of radiation for the patient. Fortunately, this disadvantage is outweighed by the multitude of advantages. The advantages include high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of causes in urgent conditions. The CT protocol of examination is primarily lead by the radiologist.

Keywords:

acute abdomen – imaging methods – plain abdominal radiography – ultrasonography – computed tomography

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