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Gastrointestinal Etiologies of Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy

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The Diagnosis and Management of the Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy

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While the etiologies of acute abdomen in pregnancy are varied and manifold, among the most common include disorders of the gastroenteric and hepatopancreatobiliary systems. This chapter systematically reviews both the common and uncommon causes of acute abdomen in the gravid patient due to intra-abdominal etiologies typically evaluated by gastroenterologists and general, colorectal, and hepatobiliary surgeons. Unique considerations in the pregnant patient are explored with respect to diagnosis and management options to provide optimal care to both mother and fetus.

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Alemi, F., Shiozaki, T., Graham-Stephenson, A., Bors, A. (2018). Gastrointestinal Etiologies of Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy. In: Greenspan, P. (eds) The Diagnosis and Management of the Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62283-5_8

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