Acute Abdomen

1. Dr.Bawantha Gamage
Consultant Surgeon & Senior Lecturer in Surgery

2. OBJECTIVES :
• Understand the Surgical Anatomy of the
organs involved
• Outline Pathophysiology of referred pain.
• Understand the clinical presentations of acute
abdomen
• Outline the Principles of Investigations
• Understand the Principles of Management

3. “Acute Abdomen”
?
 50% of general Surgical admissions
 50% will resolve without operation

4. 28 year old female presented with sudden
onset abdominal pain associated with
vomiting to the surgical casualty ward.

5. What are the Causes ?

13. What are you going to do ?

14. Examination
Investigation
Treatment

16. Summary
 Understand that common things are common
 Act immediately
 Do not hesitate to inform the seniors and get
help when necessary
Treat the individual patient not the condition
only.

17. Please note that the photos are obtained from Surgery International Journal
Thank You