Approach to the acute abdomen

Matthew W Beal

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.008

Approach to the acute abdomen

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2005 Mar;35(2):375-96. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.008.

Author

Matthew W Beal¹

Affiliation

¹ College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, D208 Veterinary Medical Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1314, USA. bealmatt@cvm.msu.edu

PMID: 15698916
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.008

Abstract

Acute abdomen is a common clinical complaint identified in small animal patients. Success results from a proactive approach to management,including rapid stabilization of major body systems, early identification of the inciting problem(s), attention to comorbid conditions, and timely definitive therapy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abdomen, Acute / diagnosis
Abdomen, Acute / therapy
Abdomen, Acute / veterinary*
Animals
Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Cat Diseases / pathology
Cat Diseases / surgery
Cat Diseases / therapy*
Cats
Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases / pathology
Dog Diseases / surgery
Dog Diseases / therapy*
Dogs
Emergency Treatment / veterinary*
Pain Measurement / veterinary
Radiography