title: As it happened: appendicitis or endometriosis?
abstract: Abdominal pain of a few hours' duration may indicate an innocent dysfunction or could be the beginning of some serious intra-abdominal organic disease. The physician's problem is to make the right decision at the right time. Acting too soon could result in an unnecessary operation; waiting too long could lead to unpleasant and risky complications.
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authors.lastname: Lichtblau