Publications by authors named "Ken S Yew"
Am Fam Physician
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Acute abdominal pain is a frequent issue lasting less than seven days, with common causes including gastroenteritis, cholelithiasis, and appendicitis among others.
- Diagnosis involves assessing pain location, patient history, and physical examination, with recommended tests like blood counts and urinalysis, while imaging is often necessary for conditions that can’t be confirmed clinically.
- Imaging methods, such as CT scans and ultrasounds, are selected based on pain location and suspected issues, with special considerations for women of childbearing age due to reproductive health concerns.
