title: [What value does laboratory diagnosis have in acute abdomen?].
abstract: 1. We found in a prospective study with routine laboratory tests: As a single test only amylase is of certain value, but there are 27% false positive results in peritonitis and intestinal obstruction. 2. Our standardized program can help to evaluate disturbed vital functions and so far improve pre- and postoperative treatment. 3. A high risk is given by simultanously alterated acid-base-balance, blood sugar and creatinine; but these findings are showing shock, not acute abdomen. 4. Laboratory procedures are of no help to the practitioner; they must not delay the early lifesaving operation.
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Welchen Wert hat die Labordiagnostik beim akuten Abdomen?