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Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Acute Abdomen and Surgical Gastroenterology
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Acute Abdomen and Surgical Gastroenterology
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Acute Abdominal Pain
Pathophysiology
Peritonitis
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Diagnosis reference
Treatment
Prognosis
Key Points
Acute Perforation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key Points
Appendicitis
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment references
Prognosis
Key Points
Hernias of the Abdominal Wall
Classification of Abdominal Hernias
Abdominal wall hernias
Groin hernias
Sports hernias
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Inguinal Hernia
Classification
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key Points
Ileus
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key Points
Intestinal Obstruction
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Specific measures
Key Points
Intra-Abdominal Abscesses
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Complications of intra-abdominal abscesses
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Key Points
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Ischemic Colitis
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment