Acute_Abdomen_for_Radiologists and ER physicians

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Acute abdomen disgned for rad


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Acute Abdomen for Radiologists Radiological Imaging and Diagnosis Prepared by ChatGPT

Introduction • Definition of Acute Abdomen • Role of Radiology in Diagnosis

Imaging Modalities • X-ray: Free air, obstruction signs • Ultrasound: Cholecystitis, appendicitis • CT Scan: Gold standard for many conditions • MRI: Rare but useful cases

Acute Appendicitis • CT: Periappendiceal fat stranding, dilated appendix • Ultrasound: Target sign

Acute Cholecystitis • Ultrasound: Thickened gallbladder wall, stones • HIDA Scan: Non-visualized gallbladder

Bowel Obstruction • X-ray: Dilated loops, air-fluid levels • CT: Transition point, bowel distension

Perforated Viscus • X-ray: Free air under diaphragm • CT: Pneumoperitoneum, extraluminal air

Mesenteric Ischemia • CTA: Lack of bowel wall enhancement • CT: Pneumatosis intestinalis

Diverticulitis • CT: Sigmoid diverticula, pericolonic fat stranding

Pancreatitis • CT: Pancreatic edema, necrosis • MRI: Pancreatic duct abnormalities

Renal Colic • CT Urogram: Ureteral stones, hydronephrosis

Gynecological Causes • US: Ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion

Conclusion • Imaging approach to acute abdomen • When to escalate to surgery
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