title: Gynecologic causes of the acute abdomen and the acute abdomen in pregnancy.
abstract: Evaluation of a female patient who presents with an acute abdomen must always consider surgical and gynecologic disorders. Laparoscopy and pelviscopy have had a major impact on the surgical approach in gynecology. Most acute abdomens can now be approached laparoscopically. Certain conditions that are discussed require the traditional laparotomy. Preservation of reproductive capability has a major impact on the wellness of a woman.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maine Medical Center, Portland, USA.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Tarraza
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003464:Culdoscopy; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007813:Laparotomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery