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- Acute gastrointestinal emergencies often present in the emergency department, primarily manifesting as acute abdominal pain, known as "acute abdomen."
- Conditions like peptic ulcer disease, acute pancreatitis, and diverticulitis can cause these acute abdominal issues, requiring immediate medical attention.
- Rapid diagnosis of the underlying causes of gastrointestinal and liver emergencies is crucial for effective treatment and reducing mortality, making a structured approach essential in clinical practice.
Article Abstract
Acute gastrointestinal emergencies are one of the most common presentations to the emergency department. If the main symptom is acute abdominal pain, this is referred to as "acute abdomen". An acute abdomen demands urgent attention and treatment and can be caused by different pathologies (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, acute pancreatitis, diverticulitis). Hepatic emergencies include acute liver failure and acute-on-chronic liver failure. Due to the large number of possible differential diagnoses with variable clinical symptoms, rapid diagnosis of the underlying etiology of gastrointestinal and liver emergencies is a major challenge in daily clinical practice. A structured approach and prompt initiation of adequate diagnostic and treatment measures are essential in order to reduce mortality.
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