An Approach to Acute Abdominal Pain

Explore the etiologies and diagnostic evaluation of acute abdominal pain in this comprehensive 25-minute video. Gain insights into the surgical abdomen and learn about the presenting features of various conditions including gastroenteritis, peptic ulcer disease, small bowel obstruction, appendicitis, pancreatitis, biliary colic, cholecystitis, cholangitis, and acute hepatitis. Discover the approach to acute abdominal pain through topics such as introduction, location, evaluation, comparison, illness scripts, and surgical abdomen. For a complete understanding, consider watching the companion video on chronic abdominal pain.