Emergency Radiology of the Abdomen: Imaging Features and Differential Diagnosis for a Timely Management Approach

Emergency Radiology of the Abdomen: Imaging Features & Differential Diagnosis for a Timely Management Approach


In traumatic as well as non-traumatic emergencies, the clinical term “acute abdomen” refers to a variety of serious
conditions in an often progressive clinical situation that call for an immediate diagnostic and therapeutic
intervention. Today, thorough and rapid diagnostic radiological imaging is broadly available and the radiologist has
gained a central role in patient handling in many emergency medicine departments.



In addition to proficient radiological knowledge, communication and close co-operation among the various specialists
involved are essential for successful patient management.



Emergency radiologists must not only acquire a full understanding of the imaging modalities and technical
requirements, but they should also have appropriate clinical knowledge of the various disorders in order to become
valuable contributors to the therapy decision-making process.



Emergency Radiology of the Abdomen provides a comprehensive review of the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical
presentation of acute abdominal conditions, both after traumatic events and in the non-traumatic setting. It focuses on
imaging features and high-end emergency radiology that are indispensable for a timely management approach. Numerous
high-quality images, diagrams, and easy-to-read tables are provided.