Authors :
Godness Kye Biney; Michael Sarfo; Gilbert Lamptey; Dr. Frank Abebresse
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 5 - May
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8098610
Abstract :
Background
Acute abdomen is the most common presenting
surgical emergency in the world and due to its varied
etiology; it poses significant diagnostic challenges for
physicians.Objective
To examine the demographics and presentation
patterns of patients with acute abdomen (AA) who
sought treatment at Agogo Presbyterian Hospital (APH).
To determine the most common causes of AA, evaluate
accuracy of diagnosis by comparing pre-operative and
post– operative diagnosis of AA and determine the
morbidity and mortality associated with management of
the condition at APH.Methods
A descriptive, observational cross-sectional studies
which included all cases of AA diagnosed at APH within
the set study period. Standard forms were the primary
tool used for data collection. The variables studied
include patient demographics, clinical features, pattern
of presentations, complications and mortality. Data
gathered were coded and analyzed with the Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0Result
There were 26 patients, 11 males and 15 females.
The ages ranged from 1 to 69.laparotomy being the common operations), 11 were
managed conservatively. Three patients (11.5%) died,
two of whom were cases of perforated peptic ulcer
disease and died within three days of admission.Conclusion
This study highlights the need for accurate and
prompt diagnosis of AA, as it can be life-threatening.
Keywords :
Acute Abdomen; Acute Appendicitis; Abdominal Pain; Peptic Ulcer Disease; Intestinal Obstruction; Ghana.
Background
Acute abdomen is the most common presenting
surgical emergency in the world and due to its varied
etiology; it poses significant diagnostic challenges for
physicians.Objective
To examine the demographics and presentation
patterns of patients with acute abdomen (AA) who
sought treatment at Agogo Presbyterian Hospital (APH).
To determine the most common causes of AA, evaluate
accuracy of diagnosis by comparing pre-operative and
post– operative diagnosis of AA and determine the
morbidity and mortality associated with management of
the condition at APH.Methods
A descriptive, observational cross-sectional studies
which included all cases of AA diagnosed at APH within
the set study period. Standard forms were the primary
tool used for data collection. The variables studied
include patient demographics, clinical features, pattern
of presentations, complications and mortality. Data
gathered were coded and analyzed with the Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0Result
There were 26 patients, 11 males and 15 females.
The ages ranged from 1 to 69.laparotomy being the common operations), 11 were
managed conservatively. Three patients (11.5%) died,
two of whom were cases of perforated peptic ulcer
disease and died within three days of admission.Conclusion
This study highlights the need for accurate and
prompt diagnosis of AA, as it can be life-threatening.
Keywords :
Acute Abdomen; Acute Appendicitis; Abdominal Pain; Peptic Ulcer Disease; Intestinal Obstruction; Ghana.
