Cope's Early Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen

by Cope, Zachary; Silen, William

• ISBN13: 9780195067354
• ISBN10: 0195067355
• Edition: 18th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1991-04-18
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Unparalleled in demonstrating the art of clinical diagnosis, this classic text has been used by several generations of medical students and house staff since its original publication seventy years ago. Thoroughly revised by one of America's most distinguished gastrointestinal surgeons, it combines the enduring principles of prompt, accurate diagnosis of the acute abdomen with many fresh observations culled from Silen's own experience. Retained from Cope's original work are his emphasis on clinical diagnosis by direct examination, his highly readable style of writing, and the book's overall structure. New to this edition is a concise chapter on the acute abdomen in AIDS. In recent years there has been a misdirected emphasis on the use of invasive and non-invasive tests rather than clinical evaluation of individuals with acute abdominal pain. These tests are no substitute for an adequate history and physical examination as well as in-depth knowledge of the natural history of disease. More effectively than any other volume, this book redresses that balance, helping students and clinicians gain facility in clinical diagnosis and management of acute abdominal pain.

Table of Contents

The Principles of Diagnosis in Acute Abdominal Disease

Method of Diagnosis: The History

Method of Diagnosis: The Examination of the Patient

Method of Diagnosis: The Grouping of Symptoms and Signs

Laboratory and Radiologic Tests

Appendicitis

The Differential Diagnosis of Appendicitis

Perforation of a Gastric or Duodenal Ulcer and Acute Pancreatitis

Cholecystitis and Other Causes of Acute Pain in the Upper Right Quadrant of the Abdomen

Acute Abdominal Lesions Arising in the Left Hypochondrium

The Colics

Acute Intestinal Obstruction

Intussusception and Other Causes of Obstruction

The Early Diagnosis of Strangulated and Obstructed Hernias

Acute Abdominal Symptoms Due to Vascular Lesions

Acute Abdominal Symptoms in Women

Early Ectopic Gestation

Acute Abdominal Disease with Genito-Urinary Symptoms

The Diagnosis of Acute Peritonitis

The Early Diagnosis of Abdominal Injuries

The Postoperative Abdomen

The Acute Abdomen in the Tropics

Diseases Which May Simulate the Acute Abdomen

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