The term acute abdomen refers to a sudden, severe pain in the abdomen that is less than 24 hours in duration. It is in many cases an emergent condition requiring urgent and specific diagnosis. Treatment usually involves surgery.
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Acute abdomen n. A serious condition within the abdomen characterized by sudden onset, pain, tenderness, and muscular rigidity, and usually [more]Acute abdomen - Community and Resources
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