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Acute abdomen refers to abdominal symptoms and signs of such severity or concern that disorders requiring surgery should be considered. The primary symptom is acute abdominal pain. Chronic abdominal pain is discussed in Approach to the Patient with Upper GI Complaints.

Last full review/revision September 2007 by Parswa Ansari, MD

Content last modified September 2007