ACUTE ABDOMEN systemic sonographic approach to acute abdomen in emergency
department - Mnemonic and Differential
A - Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C - Collapsed inferior vena cave (assessment of patient's volume status)
U - Ulcer (perforated viscus)
T - Trauma (free fluid)
E - Ectopic pregnancy (empty uterus)
A - Appendicitis
B - Biliary tract
D - Distended bowel loop
O - Obstructive uropathy
MEN
- Men: testicular torsion
- Women: ovarian torsion
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