Acute abdomen

Acute abdomen events arise from a number of diseases based on the predominant pathophysiology. They require urgent revision. Basic division of acute abdomen in newborns: congenital gastrointestinal malformations non-inflammatory→ ileus of prematurity (IOP)→ spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP)→ incarceration of inguinal hernia→ testicular torsion (unilateral orchidectomy) inflammatory→ necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)→ peritonitis (usually…