Abdominal pain in late pregnancy

Abdominal pain in late pregnancy is a common presentation and can pose a diagnostic and management dilemma to clinicians. An acute abdomen affects 1 in 500 pregnancies with approximately 0.5% –2% of pregnant women needing surgical interventions in pregnancy. The majority of acute abdominal complaints will present in a similar manner to the non-pregnant patient, however the anatomical and physiological changes of pregnancy can complicate the diagnosis and management options. Appendiciti s remains the most common cause of an acute abdomen in pregnancy.

Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - October 23, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chioma Chilaka, Kate F. Walker Tags: Review Source Type: research