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 ACİL
SERVİS’E BİR YIL İÇİNDE BAŞVURAN
TOPLAM HASTA SAYISI: 210.221
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DR.İSMET PARLAK
İZMİR.BOZYAKA.EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ
ACİL TIP KLİNİĞİ ÖĞRETİM GÖREVLİSİ (ESKİ ACİLTIP KLİNİK ŞEFİ)
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A.APANDİSİT:484
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A.KOLESİSTİT:345
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İLEUS,SUBİLEUS:147
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TAKİP AMAÇLI:131
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A.PANKREATİT:125
HERNİLER:106
MALİGNİTE:85
KDAY:64
YANIK:58
GİS PERF.:50
ABSELER:41
AKUT BATIN:34
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ACİL SERVİSTEN GENEL CERRAHİYE
KONSÜLTE EDİLEN TOPLAM HASTA SAYISI:
4408
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EDİLEN BU HASTALARDAN GENEL
CERRAHİYE YATAN HASTA SAYISI: 1798
1)A.APANDİSİT
2)SK ACİLLERİ
3)İLEUS,SUBİLEUS
4)MULTİTRAVMA
5)TAKİP AMAÇLI
6)A.PANKREATİT
7)HERNİLER
8)MALİGNİTELER
9)YANIK
10)GİS PERF.
11)ABSELER
12)AKUT BATIN
13)DİĞERLERİ
YÜKSEKTEN DÜŞME:29
TRAFİK KAZALARI:28
GİS KANAMALARI:16
ASY:13
HEMOROİD:11
DİVERTİKÜLİT:10
GİS FİSTÜLLERİ:8
MEZENTER İSKEMİ:5
TİROİD PAT.:4
VOLVULUS:2
NEKROTİZAN FASİİT:2
Radiculitis
Spinal
cord or peripheral nerve tumors,
arthritis of spine
epilepsy
Tabes dorsalis
Degenerative
Abdominal
Muscular
contuzyon, hematoma, or tumor
çekilme sendromu
akdeniz ateşi
Psikiyatrik problemler
Sıcak çarpması
Narkotik
Ailevi
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Reproduced
with permission from: Glasgow RE, Mulvihill SJ. Abdominal pain, including the acute
abdomen. In: Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, Feldman M, Scharschmidt BF, Sleisenger MH
(Eds). WB Saunders, Philadelphia 1998, p.80. Copyright © 1998 W.B. Saunders.
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Myocardial ischemia and infarction
Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Heart failure
Pneumonitis
Pleurodynia, Bornholm's disease
Pulmonary embolism and infarction
Pneumothorax
Empyema
Esophagitis
Esophageal spasm
Esophageal rupture, Boerhaave's syndrom
Herpes
zoster
Osteomyelitis
Typhoid
fever
Miscellaneous
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Sickle cell anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Acute leukemia
Uremia
Diabetes
mellitus
Porphyria
Acute
adrenal insufficiency
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Toxins
Hypersensitivity
venoms
Lead poisoning
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Parietal agrı stimulusları ağrının orgininde aynı
dermatomal seviyede ve aynı taraf spesifik dorsal yol
ganglionuna taşınır
Bundan dolayı ağrı çok daha belirgindir çok iyi
lokalize edilir
İskemi, inflamasyon veya gerginlik parietal plevrada
gerginlik oluşturur
Yansıyan ağrı ise patolojinin olduğu yerdışında
ağrının hissedilmesidir (safra kesesi patolojilerinde
ağtı sağ subskapular bölgede yada pertik ülser
perforasyonunda ağrı periton irritasyona bağlı
omuzda hissedilir)
Bunun nedeni farklı lokalizasyonlardan afferent
nöronlar için ortak santral yollar bu fenomene neden
olur
reactions: insect bites, reptile
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Abdominal visseral kaynaklı ağrılar sıklıkla embriyolojik
gelişim orijine uyar
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Foregut dan kaynaklananlar (proksimal deudenumdan
ağıza kadar). Bu bölgeden kaynaklanan ağrılar üst
abdominal bölgede hissedilir
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Midgut yapılardan kaynaklanan ağrı (deudenumun distal
yarısında transfer kolonun ortasına kadar olan bölge)Bu
bölgeden kaynaklanan ağrılar periumblikal alanda
hissedilir
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Hind gut yapılar(kolonun gerikalan kısmı ve rektum)
Bu bölgelerden kaynaklanan ağrılar ise alt abdomende
hissedilir
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Clinicians should not base the differential
diagnosis solely on the pain's location;
diagnosis and pain location often do not
correspond [24].
One study looking at patterns of abdominal
pain found that only 60 to 70 percent of
patients would be correctly diagnosed based
on "typical" exam findings alone, yielding a
misdiagnosis rate of 30 to 40 percent
Yaşlı
hastalar
İmmun
kompremize hastalar (HIV, chronic glucocorticoid
treatment)
Alcoholism
hastalık
hastalar
Atrial
fibrillation (eg, cancer, diverticulosis, gallstones, IBD,
pancreatitis, renal failure)
Önceki
Erken
Başlangıcı (aniden yada tedricen)
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Arttıran veya azaltan nedenler (yemekten sonra artıyormu)
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Ağrının özelliği (küntmü, keskin batıcı, kolik veya artıp azalan
şekildemi)
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Ağrının yayılımı (omuza, sırta, böğüre)
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Ağrının lokalizasyonu yeri (yaygın/diffuse veya belli bir lokalizasyon
veriyormu)
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Ağrısına eşlik eden semptom varmı (ateş, kusma, ishal, kanlı dışkı,
vajinal akıntı, ağrılı idrar veya nefes darlığı
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Süresi saatlerdirmi haftalardırmı ve aralıklımı veya süreklimi oluyor
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Epigastrik Karın agrısıyla acile başvuran 31 yaş erkek hasta
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Bilinen alkolizm hikayesi mevcut
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Hasta akut pankreatit tanısı alıp destek tedavi sonucu alkol
almaması önerileriyle birkaç gün içinde taburcu ediliyor
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Hasta 10 gün sonra acile tekrar multıbl abrazyonlar ve
ekimozlarla başvuruyor
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Bu defa şiddetli abdominal agrısı mevcut
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Hipotansiyon ve bilinç kaybı gelişiyor
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Acil entübasyon resüstatif girişim yapılıyor
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Yerinde akciger grf çekiliyor
(risk of hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis)
Kardiovascular
Hipertansif
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cerrahi veya yeni Gastrointestinal instrumentasyon
yaş gebelik (risk of ectopic pregnancy)
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Bilinç değişikliği ve genel durum bozukluğu ile
acile başvuran 78 yaş bayan hasta
Vital fonksiyonlarının hepsi sınırda patolojik
dikkat çeker önemli bir bulgu yok
Hastanın istenen laboratuar değerlerinin hepsi
sınırın hafif üzerinde yada altında patolojik
Hastaya Beyin BT, MR ve LP yapılıyor normal
Hastanın kontrol muayenesinde abdominal
yaygın hassasiyet + 37.8 ateş
Akut mezenter iskemi akut abdomenin nadir nedenidir
Ancak ileri yaşta görülmesi, nonspesifik klinikle başvurmaları ve bu yaş grubunun
komorbit hastalıklarının olması bu hastalıgın dogası geregidir
Mezenter
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iskemi şu başlıklar altında değerlendirilir
1-Akut Mezenter arter embolisi
2-Akut Mezenter arter trombozu
3-Nonokluziv mezenter iskemisi
4-Mezenterik ven trombozu
5-Kolonik iskemi
Mortalitesi
%60-85
cerrahi iskemik barsak ansının rezeksiyonu ve embolektomi mortalitenin en
önemli belirleyicisidir
Onedenle mümkün olduğunca erken anjiografi veya laboratomi yapılmalıdır
Tanıda ilk olarak BT anjio düşünülmelidir ve yaşlı ve karın ağrısı olan bir hastada ilk
olarak bu tanı ekarte edilmelidir
Erken
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2011 Apr;57(4):243-8. Chirurg. 2011 Oct;82(10):863-70)
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Barsaklar bütün seviyelerde çok iyi kollateral
beslenmeye sahiptir
Mezenter kan akımının %75 azaldığı durumda bile
12 saate kadar ciddi iskemi oluşmaz
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Role of multidetector CT angiography in the evaluation of suspected
mesenteric ischemia
Eur J Radiol. 2011 Dec;80(3):e582-7. Epub 2011 Oct 10.
Eur J Radiol. 2011 Dec;80(3):e582-7. Epub 2011 Oct 10.
Role of multidetector CT angiography in the evaluation of suspected mesenteric ischemia.
Barmase M, Kang M, Wig J, Kochhar R, Gupta R, Khandelwal N.
Source
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and
Research, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the role of multidetector CT angiography (MDCTA) in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric
ischemia (AMI) and to compare the diagnostic utility of axial images with reconstructed images.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
In this Institute Review Board approved prospective study, MDCTA was performed on 31 patients
who presented with the clinical suspicion of AMI (25M; 6F, age range: 16-73 years). Axial and
reconstructed images of each patient were evaluated independently by two radiologists for
evidence of bowel wall thickening, abnormal mucosal enhancement, bowel dilatation or
obstruction, mesenteric stranding, ascites, solid organ infarcts, pneumatosis intestinalis or portomesenteric gas, and mesenteric arterial or venous occlusion. MDCT findings were correlated with
the surgical findings and clinical outcome. Patients were later divided into two groups: a study
group of patients with proven AMI and a control group of patients with an alternate diagnosis, for
the purpose of statistical analysis.
RESULTS:
AMI was correctly diagnosed in all 16 patients on MDCTA (100% sensitivity and specificity) of
whom nine patients underwent surgical exploration. Three patients expired before surgery and the
remaining 5 patients were proven based on positive clinical and laboratory findings. Mesenteric
arterial occlusion was seen in 7 patients while 5 patients had portomesenteric venous thrombosis.
Reconstructed images using minimum intensity projection, volume rendering and multiplanar
volume reconstruction were found to perform better for the detection of vascular abnormalities
and improved the diagnostic confidence of both radiologists in the evaluation of bowel and
mesenteric abnormalities.
CONCLUSION:
MDCTA is an effective non-invasive modality for the diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia.
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Mezenter iskeminin hepsinin ortalama mortalite
oranı %71 (59-93%)
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Cerrahiye alınma ve tanısı uzadıkça mortalite %90%100 kadar çıkar
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İleri yaş
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Aterosikleroz
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Kalp yetmezliği
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Atrial fibrilasyon gibi kardiak aritmiler
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Şiddetli kapak hastalığı olanlar
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Yeni myokardial enfarktüs geçirme
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İntraabdominal malignansiler
Figure 1. Skipping areas of intestinal
ischemia of the distended
loops of the involved jejunum.
Fig. 10—
10—Sagittal reformatted 6464-MDCT
image obtained in arterial phase in
84--year
84
year--old woman with chronic atrial
fibrillation. Patient was receiving
coumadin and had subtherapeutic
international normalized ratio of 1.2 and
acute abdominal pain. Filling defect
(arrow
arrow)) is visible in superior mesenteric
artery and is well depicted on this
postprocessed image.
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Çok geniş etyolojik ve geniş bir ayırıcı tanı profiline
sahiptir
Sorun bir çok intraabdominal ve extraabdominal
hastalıklardan kaynaklanabilir
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Bening bir etyolojik faktörden yada hayati tehdit eden
bir nedendende kaynaklanabilir
Spesifik semptom ve bulgu eksikliği
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Atipik prezentasyon ve geç başvuru
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Yaşlı, immunkompremize, doğurganlık çağındaki
kadınlar
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Ensık neden bilier hastalıklar (26%)
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Acute appendicitis (18%)
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Gastrointestinal cancer (11%)
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Incarcerated hernia (10%)
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Bu hastaların 29’u (13%) postoperatif birinci ayda
ex
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Ölümün ensık nedeni GİS kanaması idi (24%) ve
iskemik kalb hastalığı (14%) idi
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Yaşlı hastalarda önemli ayırıcı tanılardan birininde akut
batın bulguları ile başvuran Rektus Sheat hematom
olabilicegini unutma
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Akut karın bulguları ile başvuran pulmoner embolisi olan
çocuk ve genç bir hasta olabileceğini
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Cerrahi batın gibi acile başvuran dalak enfarktı yada renal
enfark
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Akut batın gibi prezente olan sezaryan skar endometriozis
Ann Chir Gynaecol. 1996;85(1):11-5.
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Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2009 Jun;9(2):200-2.
Am J Emerg Med. 2009 May;27(4):514.e1-5.
Ann Ital Chir. 2007 Nov-Dec;78(6):529-32
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2008 Feb;277(2):167- 9
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Akut apandisit
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Mezenter iskemi
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Abdominal aort rüptürü yada diseksiyonu
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Dış gebelik rüptürü ve over torsiyonu
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Testis torsiyonu
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Strangüle herniler
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Serum I-FABP konvansiyonal biomarkırlardan
daha sensitif, pozitif ve negatif prediktif
değeri daha yüksektir
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Ancak spesifitesi kreatinin kinaz ve laktat
dehidrogenezdan daha düşüktür
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Abstract
Background
Intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) is a low-molecular-mass (15 kDa) cytosolic
protein found exclusively in the epithelial cells of the small bowel mucosa. We aimed to
evaluate the clinical usefulness of serum I-FABP measurement for the diagnosis of ischemic
small bowel disease.
Methods
Patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute abdomen were recruited for this multicenter trial at
one university hospital and nine city hospitals over a 13-month period. Serum I-FABP levels
were measured in 361 eligible patients by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using a
specific monoclonal antibody.
Results
Of the 361 patients, 242 underwent surgery, and small bowel ischemia was diagnosed in 52
patients. The mean serum I-FABP level in the patients with small bowel ischemia was
40.7 ± 117.9 ng/ml, which was significantly higher than that in patients with non-ischemic
small bowel disease (5.8 ± 15.6 ng/ml) and those with non-small bowel disease
(1.8 ± 1.7 ng/ml). The serum I-FABP cutoff level for the diagnosis of small bowel ischemia was
3.1 ng/ml. Serum I-FABP was more efficient than conventional biochemical markers, in terms
of sensitivity and positive and negative predictive values, in the diagnosis of small bowel
ischemia. However, its specificity was slightly lower than that of creatinine phosphokinase or
lactate dehydrogenase. The positive and negative likelihood ratios of serum I-FABP were 3.01
and 0.29, respectively.
Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 46, Number 4, 492-500, DOI: 10.1007/s00535-011-0373-2
70 yaş erkek hasta
Hikaye; Hipertansiyon ve ürolotiazis
Geliş şikayeti; karın agrısı, fenalaşma, aynı
şikayetle 6 saat öncede acile başvurmuş
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Vital fonsiyonları: TA:180/100 mmHg,
Nb:120/dk, SS:20, SpO2: %95, Ateş:37 C
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Genel Durum: Bilinç açık, oryante koopere,
huzursuz ve terli görülüyor
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Fizik muayenede batında yaygın hassasiyet
dışında pozitif bir bulgu yok
Can J Surg, Vol. 54, No. 1, February 2011
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HT
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Yanlış tanı alan hastaların başlangıç fizik muayene
bulguları; %70 abdominal ağrı, %57 şok ve %50
sinde sırt ağrısı mevcuttur
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AAA olan hastaların %72 sinde batında pulsatil kitle
doğru tanıya götürürken %26 pulsatil kitle tanısal
değilmiş
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Abdominal aort rüptüre olan ve olmayanın
mortaliteleri birbirine yakın (%44-%58)
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Doğru tanı alan hastaların mortalitesi %58 iken yanlış tanı alanların
%44 dür (p:0.34)
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J Emerg Med. 2007 Feb;32(2):191-6. Epub 2007 Jan 22.
The diagnosis of aortic dissection by emergency medicine
ultrasound.
Fojtik JP, Costantino TG, Dean AJ.
SourceDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University
College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA.
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Sigara
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Vasküler hastalık
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İleri yaş ( özellikle 65 yaş üstü)
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Abstract
A series of five cases of aortic dissection are presented that were
diagnosed by emergency physicians using ultrasound to search
the abdominal and thoracic aorta for pathology. Aortic dissection
is a vascular emergency with a high morbidity and mortality, yet
its presentation can be varied and subtle. This article reports the
use of Emergency ultrasound in a series of five aortic dissections
discovered with a limited, yet timely viewing of the aorta and
heart by emergency physicians
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Erkek cinsiyet
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Aile hikayesi
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KOAH
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Acil de ultrason ve eko kullanmanın önemi
vurgulanıyor
Özellikle aort diseksiyonun erken teşhisinde
hastalarının mortalitesinin azaltılabileceği
vurgulanıyor
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J Emerg Med. 2010 May;38(4):490-3. Epub 2008 Nov 26.
Ultrasound diagnosis of type a aortic dissection.
Perkins AM, Liteplo A, Noble VE.
SourceDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston,
Massachusetts 02114, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: An aortic dissection is a life-threatening process that must be diagnosed
and treated expeditiously. Imaging modalities used for diagnosis in the emergency
department include computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and transesophageal echocardiography. There are significant limitations to these studies,
including patient contraindications (intravenous contrast dye allergies, renal
insufficiency, metal-containing implants, hemodynamic instability) and the length of
time required for study completion and interpretation by a radiologist or cardiologist.
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OBJECTIVES: A case is presented that demonstrates how emergency physicians can use
trans-thoracic and abdominal bedside ultrasound to diagnose a type A aortic dissection.
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CASE REPORT: A 72-year-old woman presented with chest pain radiating to her neck
and back that was concerning for aortic dissection. This was subsequently confirmed
and further classified as a type A dissection by bedside emergency physician-performed
ultrasound. The images showed a clear intimal flap in the abdominal aorta, a dilatated
aortic root, and extension of the intimal flap into the left common carotid artery. With
prompt diagnosis, the patient was able to have emergent surgical consultation,
confirmatory imaging, and intervention before further complication occurred.
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CONCLUSION: This case provides an example of how emergency trans-thoracic and
abdominal ultrasound can be used to promptly diagnose a type A aortic dissection and
expedite further consultation and prompt management.
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Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Bu abstrak ise acil hekiminin transtorasik ve
transabdominal aort diseksiyonunun erken
teşhisinin önemi anlatılmaktadır
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DeBakey
Classification
Stanford
Classification
Portion of Aorta
Involved
Common causes
RX
DeBakey Type I
Stanford Type A
(ascending aorta
involved)
Involves entire
aorta
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Usually surgically*
DeBakey Type II
(least common)
Stanford Type A
(ascending aorta
involved)
Ascending aorta
only
Cystic medial
necrosis
e.g.Marfan’s
Ehlers-Danlos
Usually surgically*
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Usually medically
*Goal is to prevent
backward
involvement of the
aortic valve or
rupture into
pericardium
DeBakey Type III
(most common)
Stanford Type B
Descending aorta
only
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Aort diseksiyonlarının başlangıç değerlendirilmesinden
sonra %38 i atlanmaktadır
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Otopsilerde %28 e kadar rastlanmaktadır
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Geleneksel olarak ağrısız aort diseksiyonu nadiren
düşünülür
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Artık son zamanlardaki yayınlarda vurgulanan bildiğimiz
tipik semptomlarının sıklıkla olmadığı (Yırtılır tarzda sırta
ve karnına vuran ağrı)
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Hastaların %90 klasik ağrı semptomları ile başvurmaktadır
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Hastaların %10 u atipik semptomlarla acile başvurmaktadır
Types
DeBakey Type I
Involves entire aorta
DeBakey Type II
Least common
Ascending aorta only
DeBakey Type III
Most common
Descending aorta only
Stanford Type A
Ascending aorta involved
Over half develop aortic regurgitation
Stanford Type B
Ascending aorta NOT involved
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senkop,
serebro vasküler atak,
dispne,
hipovolemik şok,
myokart enfarktüsü,
fasial şişlik (vena kava sendromunu taklit
eden)
parapleji,
akut periferal iskemi ve hemipleji
28 yaş erkek
Epigastrik ağrı
Bulantı
Hikayede bir özellik yok
Vitalleri stabil
Muayenede epigastrik hassasiyet dışında bir
problem yok
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Tabiki peptik ulkus
ve hemen ilahi üçlü tedavisi yapılıyor !!!
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Ama hasta maalesef rahatlamıyor
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Ne yapalım Neler isteyelim
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ABD de her yıl 300 000, Avrupa ülkelerinde ise 700 000
insan appendektomi olmaktadır
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Hayatları boyunca akut appendisit olma olasılığı
kadınlarda %25 erkeklerde %12
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1> üzerindeki çocuklarda enyaygın nontravmatik karın
ağrısı etyolojisini oluşturur
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Hamilelerde ensık nonobstetrik cerrahi acil durumdur
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Hem akut appendisitin atlanması hemde negatif
laparotomi oranı bunca ilerlemelere rağmen az değildir
Am J Emerg Med. 2010 Sep;28(7):766-70. Epub 2010 Mar 25.
The accuracy of emergency medicine and surgical residents in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Jo YH, Kim K, Rhee JE, Kim TY, Lee JH, Kang SB, Kim DW, Kim YH, Lee KH, Kim SY, Lee CC, Singer AJ.
Source
Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do 463-707, Korea.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
This study was conducted to compare the diagnostic accuracy for acute appendicitis between emergency
medicine residents (EMRs) and surgical residents (SRs).
METHODS:
We conducted a prospective cohort study of adult patients with right lower quadrant pain. Each patient was
evaluated by an EMR and an SR, and physicians predicted the probability of appendicitis into 4 groups from
highest (group 1) to lowest (group 4). The diagnostic accuracies of EMR and SR for the diagnosis of appendicitis
were compared by constructing receiver operating characteristics curves. In each case, an Alvarado score was
calculated and a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis was performed, and their
diagnostic accuracies were also compared with the predicted probabilities.
RESULTS:
Of a total 191 patients, 120 underwent surgery, and the negative appendectomy rate was 6.8%. There was a
significant correlation between the predicted probabilities of EMR and SR. The areas under the curve for EMR and
SR were 0.698 and 0.657, which were not statistically different. The areas under the curve of the Alvarado score
and the CT were 0.735 and 0.978, respectively. The diagnostic accuracy of the CT scan was significantly higher
than those of the Alvarado score and the resident-predicted probabilities.
CONCLUSION:
In patients with right lower quadrant abdominal pain who have already been evaluated by EMR, consultation
evaluation by SR does not appear to improve clinical diagnostic accuracy, and routine performance of CT before
surgical consultation should be considered for these patients.
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Am J Emerg Med. 2009 Mar;27(3):320-7.
Reappraisal of radiographic signs of pneumoperitoneum at emergency department.
Chiu YH, Chen JD, Tiu CM, Chou YH, Yen DH, Huang CI, Chang CY.
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Abstract
PURPOSE:
This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivities of the reported free air signs on supine chest and
abdominal radiographs of hollow organ perforation. We also verified the value of supine radiographic
images as compared with erect chest and decubitus abdominal radiographs in detection of
pneumoperitoneum.
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METHODS:
Two hundred fifty cases with surgically proven hollow organ perforation were included. Five hundred
twenty-seven radiographs were retrospectively reviewed on the picture archiving and communication
system. Medical charts were reviewed for operative findings of upper gastrointestinal tract, small
bowel, or colon perforations. The variable free air signs on both supine abdominal radiographs (KUB)
and supine chest radiographs (CXR) were evaluated and determined by consensus without knowledge
of initial radiographic reports or final diagnosis. Erect CXR and left decubitus abdominal radiographs
were evaluated for subphrenic free air or air over nondependent part of the right abdomen.
RESULT:
Upper gastrointestinal tract perforation was proven in 91.2%; small bowel perforation, in 6.8%; and
colon perforation, in 2.0%. The positive rate of free air was 80.4% on supine KUB, 78.7% on supine CXR,
85.1% on erect CXR, and 98.0% on left decubitus abdominal radiograph. Anterior superior oval sign was
the most common radiographic sign on supine KUB (44.0%) and supine CXR (34.0%). Other free air
signs ranged from 0% to 30.4%.
CONCLUSIONS:
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Most free air signs on supine radiographs are located over the right upper abdomen. Familiarity with
free air signs on supine radiographs is very important to emergency physicians and radiologists for
detection of hollow organ perforation.
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Hastalığın erken döneminde oluşan visseral ağrıya
baglı sessiz gizli ve iyi lokalize edilemeyen ağrı
genellikle periumblikal ve santral yerleşimlidir
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Bu durum genellikle hastalığın erken döneminde olur
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Daha sonra enflamasyonun ilerlemesiyle somatik ağrı
oluşmaya başlar çünkü artık parietal periton enflame
olmuştur
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Böylece ağrı sağ alt kadrana lokalize olur ve McBurney
hassasiyeti belirir
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Anteriyor süperiyor iliac spinden umblikusa uzanan
mesafenin 1/3 lük bölümün üst kısmına lokalize olur
yani
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Çalışmanın özeti
Düşünüyorsan vakitli BT iste çünkü zaman kaybı ve
hastanın mortalitesini azaltabileceği vurgulanıyor
Am J Emerg Med. 2010 Sep;28(7):766-70. Epub 2010
Mar 25.
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Ensık neden bir fekalitin vermiform
appendisitin bir fekalitle tıkanması olarak
suçlanır
Lenfatik dokular tarafından oluşturulan
obstrüksiyon
Gallstone/safra taşı
Tümor
Parazitler
Devam eden sekresyon artışı sonrası lümen
içi obstrüksiyon daha artar ve dolaşım dahada
bozulur ve bakterlerin artışı olur
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52 hastanın 34’ü (%65,4) AA olarak değerlendirilirken 18’inde
(%34) AA yönünden patoloji bulunmadı
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AA olarak değerlendirilen 34 hastanın 31’inde (%91,2)
ameliyat ve patoloji bulgularına göre AA saptandı,3 olguda ise
(%8,2) saptanmadı
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BT’de AA olarak değerlendirilmeyen18 olgunun 15’inde
(%83,3) ameliyat ve patoloji bulgularında AA saptanmazken, 3
olguda ise saptandı
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Bu çalışmada AA tanısında BT’nin duyarlılığı %91,2
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Özgüllüğü %83,3 olarak bulundu.
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2010;16 (5):445-448
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Acil laparotomi gereken hastalarda bu testin
duyarlığı %95,7 iken lökosit sayısınınki ise
%74,8 olarak saptandı.
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Hala bir çok klinisyen muayene bulgularının daha önemli
olduğunu söylesede bu metaanalizde negatif laparatomi oranının
azaltıldığı vurgulanmaktadır (%8.7- %16.7)
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Perforasyon oranlarında bir fark yok
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Erken cerrahiye girişim oranı 5 çalışmada belirtilmiş
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Sonuç olarak vurgulanan tüm hastalara tomografi çektirmenin
morbititeyi azaltacağı ve negatif laparatomi oranını azaltacağı
belirtiliyor
Ancak BT çekimi sırasında zaman kaybına dikkat çekiliyor
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2010;16 (1):22(1):22-26
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Doğurganlık çağındaki kadınlardaki negatif
laboratomi oranı % 40 bulmaktadır
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Genelde bu oran %10-20 olarak
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Önce halsizlik iştahsızlık sonra sindrim bozuklukları ve barsak
düzensizlikleri olur
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Daha sonra ishal konstipasyon hatta ileus bile gelişebilir
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Kusmalı yada kusmasız bulantı olur ancak bu herzaman agrıyla
eşzamanlıdır
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Hastanın agrısının aniden kesilmesi yada hafiflemesi
perforasyon oldugunu düşündürür
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Rovsing sign inen kolonun palpasyonu ile sağ alt kadranda
ağrının provake olması demektir
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Psoas sign hastanın sol tarafına yatırılarak sag bacağı
extensiyona getirilmesi sonucu agrı oluşması
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Obturator sign ise sağ femurun internal ve external rotasyon
sonucu ağrı oluşması
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Acute pancreatitis almost always presents with
acute upper abdominal pain.
The pain is steady and may be in the
midepigastrium, right upper quadrant, diffuse,
or, infrequently, confined to the left side. Bandlike radiation to the back is common.
Pain often reaches maximum intensity within 10
to 20 minutes of onset, but can persist for days.
Nausea and vomiting is common.
In severe cases, patients can present in shock or
coma. Physical findings vary with severity. In mild
disease, the epigastrium may be minimally
tender; in severe episodes, upper abdominal
distention, tenderness, and guarding are
common.
A recent systematic review showed that CT is a
very accurate diagnostic tool in appendicitis,
with an overall sensitivity and specificity of 94%
and 95%, respectively.
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Patients with acute cholecystitis typically complain of
abdominal pain, most commonly in the right upper
quadrant or epigastrium.
The pain may radiate to the right shoulder or back.
Pain is often steady and severe.
Associated complaints may include nausea,
vomiting, and anorexia.
There is often a history of fatty food ingestion about
one hour or more before the onset of pain. Patients
are usually ill appearing, febrile, and tachycardic, with
tenderness in the right upper abdomen.
Murphy's sign may be present, although the test's
sensitivity can be diminished in the elderly
alcoholism,
biliary tract disease,
trauma, penetrating ulcer,
infection,
hypertriglyceridemia,
drug reactions (eg, NSAIDS, furosemide,
thiazides, sulfonamides, tetracycline,
erythromycin, acetaminophen, corticosteroids,
estrogens),
hypercalcemia,
carbon monoxide exposure, and
hypothermia.
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The presentation of diverticulitis depends upon the
severity of inflammation and the presence of
complications.
Left lower quadrant pain is the most common complaint.
Pain is often present for several days prior to
presentation.
Many patients have had one or more similar past episodes.
Nausea and vomiting or a change in bowel habits occurs
often.
Examination usually reveals abdominal tenderness in the
left lower quadrant.
Elderly patients are at increased risk for developing
diverticula and their complications, which can include
diverticulitis, perforation, obstruction, and hemorrhage
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Approximately 10 percent of patients with
PID go on to develop perihepatitis (Fitz-Hugh
Curtis Syndrome).
Since these patients present with right upper
quadrant pain and tenderness, the syndrome
can mimic cholecystitis, pneumonia, or
pulmonary embolus
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Testicular torsion usually presents with the
sudden onset of severe pain following
vigorous activity or testicular trauma
Examination often reveals an asymmetrically
high-riding, transversely oriented testis on
the affected side and loss of the cremasteric
reflex.
Testicular salvage rates are over 80 percent
if treatment is initiated within six hours of
symptoms, but fall significantly thereafter
The administration of IV contrast material is critical for CT assessment of end-organ
perfusion and vascular patency.
The simultaneous use of positive IV and positive oral contrast materials has limited usefulness
because the high-density enteric contents prevent any meaningful assessment of mural
enhancement and often obscure distinctions between the bowel wall and lumen.
Neutraldensity contrast agents, such as water, sorbitol, and polyethylene glycol solutions, are
useful alternatives
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The most frequent CT finding in mesenteric ischemia is bowel
wall thickening greater than 3 mm
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However, in most reports, no distinction is made between
smalland large-bowel ischemia
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The highest incidence of bowel wall thickening is observed in
cases of colonic ischemia or venous occlusion,
Whereas pronounced luminal dilation without wall thickening
is often seen in fullblown small-bowel transmural infarction
Radiology 2006; 238:87–95
However, the endogenous bowel content is often sufficient for depiction of the bowel lumen, and an
urgent study should not be delayed purely for administration of oral contrast media.
This approach also reflects the increasingly widespread view that IV contrast material alone is
sufficient for CT evaluation of the acute abdomen
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Radiological Society of North America scientific assembly and annual meeting
program. Oak Ridge, IL: RSNA, 2007:396–397
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Pneumatosis is seen in up to 30% of patients who have acute
mesenteric ischemiam
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The simultaneous presence of portomesenteric venous gas is more
likely to indicate transmural infarction
Focal small-bowel dilatation in acute mesenteric ischemia
results from interruption of normal peristaltic activity
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Patients with acute nontraumatic abdominal pain in
the setting of atrial fibrillation should be evaluated
for underlying intraabdominal thromboembolic or
hemorrhagic complications
When CT is the imaging technique, scans should
ideally be obtained with positive IV and neutral oral
contrast material
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Melena or hematochezia occurs in 15% of cases, and occult
blood is detected in approximately 50% of patients.
Nonocclusive ischemia
The causes of nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia include all of
the causes of splanchnic vasoconstriction including
hypovolemia, cardiac shock, sepsis, alpha-agonism, ergots,
cocaine, and digitalis.
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Acta Chir Belg. 2011 Jul-Aug;111(4):219-22.
Is C-reactive protein helpful for early diagnosis of acute appendicitis?
Jangjoo A, Varasteh AR, Bahar MM, Meibodi NT, Aliakbarian M, Hoseininejad M, Esmaili H, Amouzeshi A.
SourceSurgical Oncology Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of
Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Appendectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures all over the world. Although various
laboratory tests and imaging studies are available to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, the rate of negative
appendectomy is still about 15-30%. This study was designed to assess the diagnostic value of quantitative Creactive protein (CRP) in patients suspected to acute appendicitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a prospective study, blood samples of 102 patients were collected before
appendectomy. CRP was measured by immunoturbidimetry and the data were compared with the final
histopathologic reports. Diagnostic accuracy of the CRP test was analyzed by ROC curve.
RESULTS: In histopathology, 83 patients (81/4%) had acute appendicitis and 19 (18/6%) had normal appendices.
Considering 14 mg/lit as the cut-off point, this test shows 59% (95% CI, 48-69%) sensitivity and 68% (95% CI,
47-88%) specificity. The positive and negative predictive values were 89% (95% CI, 80-97%) and 27% (95% CI,
14-39%), respectively.
CONCLUSIONS: The measurement of CRP levels is not an ideal diagnostic tool for ruling out or determination of
acute appendicitis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2010 Sep;16(5):445-8.
The role of computerized tomography in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in patients with negative
ultrasonography findings and a low Alvarado score.
Cağlayan K, Günerhan Y, Koç A, Uzun MA, Altınlı E, Köksal N.
Source
Bozok University Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat, Turkey.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
We aimed to identify the role of computerized tomography (CT) in the differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis
in patients with a low Alvarado score and negative ultrasonography findings.
METHODS:
Fifty-two cases who underwent appendectomy (December 2004-September 2008) were included. All patients
had an Alvarado score of 4-6 together with negative ultrasonography findings; preoperative abdominal CT
examination results were available in all patients. CT results were compared with intraoperative and pathological
findings.
RESULTS:
The mean age of the cases was 31±4 years (range 11 to 71 years). The mean Alvarado score was 4.9. CT results
were in favor of acute appendicitis in 34 of 52 cases. Of these 34 patients, acute appendicitis was confirmed by
pathological findings in 31, whereas acute appendicitis could not be confirmed in the remaining three cases
(8.2%). In 15 of 18 cases without CT findings of appendicitis, intraoperative and pathological findings were also
in agreement; however, the remaining three cases had acute appendicitis. Based on the results of the recent
studies, sensitivity and specificity of CT in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis were 91.2% and 83.3%,
respectively.
CONCLUSION:
To avoid unnecessary appendectomies in suspected acute appendicitis cases with a low Alvarado score and
negative ultrasonography findings, CT may be used as a complementary diagnostic tool.
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Eur Radiol. 2011 Apr;21(4):768-75. Epub 2010 Oct 6.
Utility of diffusion-weighted imaging in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Inci E, Kilickesmez O, Hocaoglu E, Aydin S, Bayramoglu S, Cimilli T.
Source
Department of Radiology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
[email protected]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the value of diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
METHODS:
119 patients with acute appendicitis and 50 controls were enrolled in this prospective study. DWI was obtained
with b factors 0, 500 and 1000 s/mm² and were assessed with a visual scoring system by two radiologists
followed by quantitative evaluation of the DW images and ADC maps.
RESULTS:
Histopathology revealed appendicitis in 79/92 patients (78%) who had undergone surgery. On visual evaluation,
except for one patient with histopathologically proven appendicitis all inflamed appendixes were hyperintense
on DWI (98.7%). Quantitative evaluation with DW signal intensities and ADC values revealed a significant
difference with normal and inflamed appendixes (p < 0.001). The best discriminative parameter was signal
intensity (b 500). With a cut-off value of 56 for the signal intensity the ratio had a sensitivity of 99% and a
specificity of 97%. The cut-off ADC value at 1.66 mm²/s had a sensitivity of 97% and a specificity of 99%.
CONCLUSION:
DWI is a valuable technique for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis with both qualitative and quantitative
evaluation. DWI increases the conspicuity of the inflamed appendix. We recommend using DWI to diagnose acute
appendicitis.
Can J Surg. 2011 Feb;54(1):43-53.
Impact of computed tomography of the abdomen on clinical outcomes in patients with acute right lower quadrant pain: a meta-analysis.
Krajewski S, Brown J, Phang PT, Raval M, Brown CJ.
Source
Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Clinica l evaluation alone is still considered adequate by many clinicia ns who treat patients with appendicitis. The impact of computed
tomography (CT) on clinical outcomes remains unclear, and there is no consensus regarding the appropriate use of CT in these patients.
We sought to evaluate the impact of abdomina l CT on the clinical outcomes of patients presenting with suspected appendicitis.
METHODS:
We conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify studies that examined clinical outcomes related to the use of abdominal CT
in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Inclusion criteria were studies of adult patients with suspected appendicitis that evaluated the
impact of abdominal CT on negative appendectomy rates, perforation rates or time to surgery. Two independent investigators reviewed
all titles and abstracts and extracted data from 28 full-text articles. Statistical analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.0.10
software.
RESULTS:
The negative appendectomy rate was 8.7% when using CT compared with 16.7% when using clinical evaluation alone (p < 0.001). There
was also a significantly lower negative appendectomy rate during the CT era compared with the pre-CT era (10.0% v. 21.5%, p < 0.001).
Time to surgery was evalua ted in 10 of the 28 studies, 5 of which demonstrated a significant increase in the time to surgery with the use
of CT. Appendiceal perforation rates were unchanged by the use of CT (23.4% in the CT group v. 16.7% in the clinica l evaluation group, p
= 0.15). Similarly, the perforation rate during the CT era was not significantly different than that during the pre-CT era (20.0% v. 19.6%, p
= 0.74).
CONCLUSION:
This meta-analysis supports the hypothesis that the use of preoperative abdominal CT is associated with lower negative appendectomy
rates. The use of CT in the absence of an expedited imaging protocol may delay surgery, but this delay is not associated with increased
appendiceal perforation rates. Routine CT in all patients presenting with suspected appendicitis could reduce the rate of unnecessary
surgery without increasing morbidity.
Emerg Med Australas. 2004 Oct-Dec;16(5-6):410-6.
Radiological imaging to improve the emergency department diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Rosengren D, Brown AF, Chu K.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
[email protected]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
To determine the institution's current non-therapeutic (negative) appendicectomy rate; the frequency of clinical
predictors for appendicitis in patients who underwent appendicectomy; and the utilization and accuracy of
ultrasound scans (USS) and computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of appendicitis.
METHODS:
A retrospective chart review was conducted in an adult, metropolitan teaching hospital. Patients who presented
to the ED and underwent an appendicectomy over a 12-month period were analysed. Symptoms and signs
predictive of appendicitis, results of USS and CT scans if performed, and histopathology findings were
abstracted from patient records.
RESULTS:
Two hundred and forty patients had appendicectomies, 147 (61%) were male and the median age was 25 years
(range 14-78 years). The negative appendicectomy rate was 14.3% (95% CI 9.1-21.0%) and 18.3% (95% CI 11.026.7%) in males and females, respectively. Abdominal pain shifting to the right iliac fossa (RIF), anorexia and RIF
rebound tenderness were found more frequently in patients with positive than negative appendicectomies (P <
0.05). USS and CT scans were performed in 68 (28%) and 15 (9.5%) patients, respectively. The likelihood ratio for
appendicitis in patients with a normal USS or a normal CT scan was 0.83 (95% CI 0.56-1.24) and 0.08 (95% CI
0.01-0.60), respectively. There were no false positive CT scan results.
CONCLUSION:
Computed tomoraphy scanning should play an increasing role in the ED management of suspected appendicitis.
Our negative appendicectomy rate could potentially be halved by the introduction of CT scans in the diagnostic
work up of these patients.
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Turk J Gastroenterol. 2011 Feb;22(1):101-3.
Patent vitelline duct as a cause of acute abdomen: Case report of an adult patient.
Alevli F, Akbulut S, Dolek Y, Cakabay B, Sezgın A.
Source
Department of Surgery, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir,
Turkey.
Abstract
A patent vitelline duct is an uncommon condition. Diagnosis is based on clinical
and radiological findings. Complications include prolapse, intestinal obstruction,
hemorrhage, and perforation. Here, we report the case of a 23-year-old man with
patent vitelline duct who presented with umbilical discharge, severe abdominal
pain, fever of 38.5°C, no gas/feces passage, and nausea and vomiting for three
days. Laparotomy with midline incision was performed because of acute abdomen.
A patent vitelline duct from the terminal ileum to the umbilicus was observed.
Meckel's diverticulitis and ileus were also noted. En bloc resection of the
umbilicus, patent vitelline duct and a 15 cm ileal segment was performed. The
patient was discharged five days after the operation.
J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Jan;46(1):192-6.
An evidence-based clinical protocol for diagnosis of acute appendicitis decreased the use of computed
tomography in children.
Adibe OO, Amin SR, Hansen EN, Chong AJ, Perger L, Keijzer R, Muensterer OJ, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM.
Source
Division of Pediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE:
The increased use of computed tomography (CT) to diagnose appendicitis in children has led to a concern for
the possibility of increased CT-related cancer morbidity. We designed a clinical protocol for the diagnosis and
treatment of appendicitis in children in an attempt to decrease the use of CT scans at our institution.
METHODS:
Patients who had surgical consultation for suspected appendicitis were placed on the clinical protocol. Data
concerning diagnosis and treatment were collected prospectively. Retrospective data from patients admitted to
our institution with acute appendicitis before the clinical protocol were collected as historical controls.
RESULTS:
One hundred twelve patients were diagnosed and treated by our protocol between June and November 2009. Of
these, 100 patients underwent an appendectomy for acute appendicitis. They were compared with 146 patients
from 2007. In-house CT use decreased from 71.2% to 51.7% (P = .01). Preoperative ultrasound use increased
from 2.7% to 21% (P < .001). The negative appendectomy rate increased (6.8% vs 11%, P = .25).
CONCLUSIONS:
Our findings suggest that the implementation of an evidence-based clinical protocol for the diagnosis and
treatment of acute appendicitis in children may safely decrease the use of CT scans and increase the use of
ultrasound.
Conclusion: Five of 13 patients with CT fi ndings
of appendicitis and
reassuring clinical evaluation results in whom
immediate
treatment was deferred ultimately returned with
appendicitis.
In patients with CT results positive for
appendicitis
and benign or atypical clinical fi ndings, a
diagnosis of
chronic or recurrent appendicitis may be
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Results: Overall, 516 (23%) of 2283 patients had CT fi
ndings of
probable or defi nite appendicitis. Thirteen (3%) of 516
patients did not receive immediate treatment for
appendicitis.
Of these, fi ve (38%; 95% confi dence interval: 18%,
65%) underwent later appendectomy with proved
appendicitis
after a mean interval of 118 days (range, 5–443
days). Seven (54%) of 13 patients never developed
appendicitis
across a mean follow-up of 583 days (range,
14–1460 days). One (8%) of 13 had a normal appendix at
eventual surgery
World J Surg. 2010 Oct;34(10):2278-85.
Routine ultrasound and limited computed tomography for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Toorenvliet BR, Wiersma F, Bakker RF, Merkus JW, Breslau PJ, Hamming JF.
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Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands.
[email protected]
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Acute appendicitis continues to be a challenging diagnosis. Preoperative radiological imaging using ultrasound
(US) or computed tomography (CT) has gained popularity as it may offer a more accurate diagnosis than classic
clinical evaluation. The optimal implementation of these diagnostic modalities has yet to be established. The aim
of the present study was to investigate a diagnostic pathway that uses routine US, limited CT, and clinical reevaluation for patients with acute appendicitis.
METHODS:
A prospective analysis was performed of all patients presenting with acute abdominal pain at the emergency
department from June 2005 until July 2006 using a structured diagnosis and management flowchart. Daily
practice was mimicked, while ensuring a valid assessment of clinical and radiological diagnostic accuracies and
the effect they had on patient management.
RESULTS:
A total of 802 patients were included in this analysis. Additional radiological imaging was performed in 96.3% of
patients with suspected appendicitis (n = 164). Use of CT was kept to a minimum (17.9%), with a US:CT ratio of
approximately 6:1. Positive and negative predictive values for the clinical diagnosis of appendicitis were 63 and
98%, respectively; for US 94 and 97%, respectively; and for CT 100 and 100%, respectively. The negative
appendicitis rate was 3.3%, the perforation rate was 23.5%, and the missed perforated appendicitis rate was
3.4%. No (diagnostic) laparoscopies were performed.
CONCLUSIONS:
A diagnostic pathway using routine US, limited CT, and clinical re-evaluation for patients with acute abdominal
pain can provide excellent results for the diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis.
Am J Emerg Med. 2011 Mar;29(3):256-60. Epub 2010 Mar 25.
A pilot study on potential new plasma markers for diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Thuijls G, Derikx JP, Prakken FJ, Huisman B, van Bijnen Ing AA, van Heurn EL, Buurman WA, Heineman E.
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NUTRIM School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism, Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical
Centre, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) remains a surgical dilemma, with negative appendectomy rates of 5% to
40% and perforation suggestive for late operative intervention in 5% to 30%. The aim of this study is to evaluate
new plasma markers, representing early neutrophil activation, to improve diagnostic accuracy in patients
suspected for AA.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Fifty-one patients who underwent surgery for AA were included (male-female = 28:23), and blood was sampled.
Plasma concentrations of 2 neutrophil proteins were measured: lactoferrin (LF) and calprotectin (CP). Controls
consisted of 27 healthy volunteers. C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell count (WBC) concentrations
were measured for routine patient care.
RESULTS:
Median plasma concentrations for LF and CP were significantly higher in 51 patients with proven AA (665 and
766 ng/mL, respectively) than in 27 healthy volunteers (198 and 239 ng/mL, respectively, P < .001). No
clinically relevant correlation exists between the plasma levels of LF and CP and the conventional laboratory tests
for CRP and WBC.
CONCLUSIONS:
Circulating LF and CP levels are significantly elevated in patients with appendicitis and are detectable in plasma
using relatively simple and low-cost enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Furthermore, plasma levels of LF
and CP give additional information to conventional markers WBC and CRP, making them potential new markers
for AA diagnosis
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Surg Clin North Am. 2011 Feb;91(1):141-54.
Update on imaging for acute appendicitis.
Parks NA, Schroeppel TJ.
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Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center,
910 Madison Avenue, Suite 220, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
Abstract
Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency and the diagnosis
can often be made clinically; however, many patients present with
atypical findings. For these patients, there are multiple imaging
modalities available to aid in the diagnosis of suspected appendicitis in
an effort to avoid a negative appendectomy. Computed tomography is
the test of choice in most patients in whom the diagnosis is not certain.
Ultrasonography is particularly useful in children and pregnant women.
Magnetic resonance imaging is recommended when ultrasonography is
inconclusive. Appropriate use of these imaging studies avoids delays in
treatment, prolonged hospitalization, and unnecessary surgery.
J Invest Surg. 2010 Aug;23(4):218-23.
The role of d-lactate in differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Filiz AI, Aladag H, Akin ML, Sucullu I, Kurt Y, Yucel E, Uluutku AH.
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Department of General Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital, Istanbul
34668, Turkey.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Early diagnosis of acute appendicitis, known as the most frequent cause of acute surgical abdominal
pathologies, dramatically decreases the related complications. D-lactate, produced by intestinal bacteria as a
fermentation product, may be useful in diagnosing acute abdominal pathologies. The aim of this study was to
investigate whether the presence of d-lactate would be a significant indicator in the early diagnosis of acute
appendicitis.
METHODS:
Eighty consecutive patients were prospectively included in this study. The patients were divided into four
groups: acute appendicitis (group 1), perforated acute appendicitis (group 2), nonspecific abdominal pain (group
3), and acute abdomen other than acute appendicitis (group 4). For the control group, blood samples were taken
in the same manner from 20 healthy subjects.
RESULTS:
There was no significant difference in blood d-lactate levels between the simple acute appendicitis and acute
perforated appendicitis groups (p > .05). The blood d-lactate levels in groups 1 and 2 were significantly higher
than those in groups 3 and 4, and the control group (p < .001). The reliability of d-lactate was determined as
97% sensitivity, 93% specificity, 90% positive predictive and 95% negative predictive values, and 95% accuracy.
CONCLUSIONS:
Based on findings in this study, blood d-lactate level may be a valuable diagnostic marker for the diagnosis of
acute appendicitis.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2011 Apr;93(3):213-7.
The value of hyperbilirubinaemia in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Emmanuel A, Murchan P, Wilson I, Balfe P.
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Department of Surgery, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilke nny, Ireland. [email protected]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
No reliably specific marker for acute appendicitis has been identified. Although recent studies have shown hyperbilirubinaemia to be a
useful predictor of appendiceal perforation, they did not focus on the value of bilirubin as a marker for acute appendicitis. The aim of this
study was to determine the value of hyperbilirubinaemia as a marker for acute appendicitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A retrospective analysis of appendicectomies performed in two hospitals (n=472). Data collected included laboratory and histological
results. Patients were grouped according to histology findings and comparisons were made between the groups.
RESULTS:
The mean bilirubin levels were higher for patients with simple appendicitis compared to those with a non-inflamed appendix (p<0.001).
More patients with simple appendicitis had hyperbilirubinaemia on admission (30% vs 12%) and the odds of these patients having
appendicitis were over three times higher (odds ratio: 3.25, p<0.001). Hyperbilirubinaemia had a specificity of 88% and a positive
predictive value of 91% for acute appendicitis. Patients with appendicitis who had a perforated or gangrenous appendix had higher mean
bilirubin levels (p=0.01) and were more likely to have hyperbilirubinaemia (p<0.001). The specificity of hyperbilirubinaemia for
perforation or gangrene was 70%. The specificities of white cell count and C-reactive protein were less than hyperbilirubinaemia for
simple appendicitis (60% and 72%) and perforated or gangrenous appendicitis (19% and 36%).
CONCLUSIONS:
Hyperbilirubinaemia is a valuable marker for acute appendicitis. Patients with hyperbilirubinaemia are also more likely to have
appendiceal perforation or gangrene. Bilirubin should be included in the assessment of patients with suspected appendicitis.
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Beyaz küre sayısı yüksek olması anlamlı ancak normal olması hatta lokopeni
olabilecegini unutmayalım
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Hem Beyaz küre yüksekliği hemde CPR yüksekliğinin sensivitesi ve spesifitesi
%98 lerde
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Ultrason kullanıcı bağımlı ve bazı durumlarda hastaya ilişkin durumlarda
yalancı negatif olabilmektedir( örn; retroçökal appendisit olması, hastanın
gazlı olması, hamile ..)
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Ayırıcı tanılar açısından faydalı olabilir kolay ucuz noninvaziv
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Nonkontrast BT nin sensivitesi %92.7 spesifitesi %96 olarak bildiriliyor
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Hamilelerde ilk Trimesterde MR dan yararlanılabilir ancak 2 ve 3. trimesterde
BT hala daha çok tercih edilmektedir
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Mülti detektör BT nin sensivitesi %93.3 ve spesifitesi %95.9
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Sigmoid volvulus accounts for the majority of
volvulus cases
The abdomen is usually distended and
tympanitic
Risk factors include excessive use of
laxatives, tranquilizers, anticholinergic
medications, ganglionic blocking agents, and
medications for Parkinsonism
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Risk factors for cecal volvulus include
adhesions, recent surgery, congenital bands,
and prolonged constipation
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Mortality for cecal volvulus ranges from 12 to
17 percent; mortality in the elderly can be as
high as 65 percent
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Clinicians must consider the diagnosis of ectopic
pregnancy in any female of childbearing age with
abdominal pain and should obtain a human chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG) test in all such patients.
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Risk factors include a history of pelvic inflammatory
disease, previous tubal pregnancy, previous tubal surgery,
history of endometriosis, and an indwelling intrauterine
device.
Although symptoms of ectopic pregnancy classically
include amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and vaginal
bleeding, up to 30 percent of patients do not have vaginal
bleeding.
The pelvic examination is often nondiagnostic transvaginal
ultrasonography is performed to make the diagnosis
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An acute, clinical abruption classically presents
with painful vaginal bleeding, abdominal or back
pain, and uterine contractions.
The uterus may be rigid and tender.
The amount of vaginal bleeding correlates poorly
with the degree of placental separation.
In the presence of a severe abruption (≥50
percent placental separation), both fetal and
maternal compromise may occur, and acute
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) can
develop
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In approximately 10 to 20 percent of cases, a
woman with placental abruption will present
with only preterm labor and no vaginal
bleeding.
Therefore, even small amounts of vaginal
bleeding in the setting of abdominal pain and
uterine contractions should prompt close
maternal and fetal evaluation.
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Maternal hypertension is the most common cause
of abruption, occurring in 44 percent of cases
Other risk factors include
cocaine use,
alcohol consumption,
cigarette smoking,
trauma, and
advanced maternal age.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2011 May;93(4):e1-2.
Isolated right testicular pain for six days: an
unusual presentation of occult abdominal
aortic aneurysm leak.
Forsythe RO, Lavin V, Fraser SC, McNeill A.
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Previous upper or lower abdominal surgery
increases the risk for obstruction.
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Causes of SBO include: adhesions (50 percent to
70 percent), incarcerated hernias (15 percent),
and neoplasms (15 percent)
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Gallstone ileus is the cause in up to 20 percent of
cases among elderly patients
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Patients with Crohn's disease frequently present
with obstruction.
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Am J Emerg Med. 2008 Feb;26(2):202-5.
Ischemia-modified albumin in the diagnosis
of acute mesenteric ischemia: a preliminary
study.
Gunduz A, Turedi S, Mentese A, Karahan SC,
Hos G, Tatli O, Turan I, Ucar U, Russell RM,
Topbas M.
Source
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University
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Karın ağrısı ishal şikayeti ile acile gelen 35
yaş hamileliginin 8 ayında bayan hasta
başvuruyor
Vital fonksiyonları normal olan hastadan
hemogram, biokimya ve ultrason isteniyor
Kadın doğum konsultasyonu sonucu taburcu
ediliyor
Hasta zaten kadındoğumcusunun
kontrolünden geliyor ve patolojinin kadın
doğum dışı bir patolojiden kaynaklandığını
söylemesi üzerine acile geliyor
Trabzon, Turkey .
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Acile karın ağrısı ile gelen 40 yaş obes bayan
hastanın muayenesinde vital fonksiyonları normal
olarak değerlendiriliyor
Muayene ve muayeden sonra arada kolik vasıflı
ağrıdan dolayı çığlık şeklinde bağırıyor
Hastanın istenen hemogram biokimyasında
özellik yok
Ultrasonda böbreklerde kalsifikasyon vs acil bir
patoloji düşünülmüyor
Kontrastlı Batın BT çekiliyor ordada acil patoloji
yok
Cerrahi konsultasyonu sonucu hasta izlem amaçlı
yatırılıyor
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Sonra ne oluyor sizce!!!
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Hasta ikinci kere gelmişse çok dikkatli ol
Hasta üçüncü kere gelmişse asla çıkarma
En iyi hasta yakını hastanın doktorudur (Hasta yakını ilgisizse ve/veya bakıcısı ile
yaşıyorsa dikka)t
Çok ilgili yada ilgisiz hasta yakınlarına aman dikkat
Hasta ve hasta yakını çıkmak istemiyorsa mümkünse çıkarma
Hasta çıkmak istiyorsa mutlaka istek formunu imzalat
Yaşlı karın ağrısı ve ateş yatar
Gecenin geç saatlerinde gelen karın ağrısı ile sabah mesaide geleni bir tutma izle
izle
Anemnez bilgilerini güvenilir enaz iki kişiden mümkünse al
Ölecek hasta bağırmaz
Yaşlı hasta ölüyorum doktor diyorsa ölür
Yaşlı hasta acilde oteldeki gibi davranıyorsa dikkat
Acilde uyuyan yaşlı hastalara dikkat et
Hastalarınızı yürüterek gönderin
Oral aldığını görmeden kimseyi taburcu etmeyin
Yaptığını yaz yada yazmadığını yapma
Bazen neyazarsan yaz seni kimse kurtaramaz
Acile başvuran herhasta acildir
Ben çok acilim diyen acil değildir