Is technical progress in the diagnosis of acute abdomen in daily practice fiction or reality? Analysis of 660 cases
Säuberli, H.; Laube, W.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 113(15): 559-561
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 6857213 Document Number: 215895
A clinical study of the cases of acute abdomen in 1970 and in 1980 has been conducted in two surgical departments (Zoug and Olten, Switzerland). In 660 cases the question was investigated whether progress has been made with the introduction of technical aids during the last ten years. In 1980 more specialized methods such as sonography, laparoscopy etc. were employed. Preoperative diagnosis was significantly improved and the agreement between pre- and postoperative diagnosis was markedly ameliorated.