title: Urologic causes of the acute abdomen.
abstract: This article reviews renal and perirenal infections, obstructing conditions of the renal pelvis and ureter, and acute intrascrotal events. Each subject is reviewed with regard to patterns of presentation, means of diagnosis, and treatment options. Emphasis is placed on new modalities in the evaluation and treatment of these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee.
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Koch
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: McDougal
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy