Diagnostic Accuracy of Plain Abdominal Radiographs Compared with Per-Operative Findings in Patients Presenting with Acute Abdomen

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of plain x ray abdomen to diagnose acute pain in abdomen.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Surgical Department, PMC Hospital Nawabshah from July 2017 to June 2018.

Materials and Methods: This is study of total 69 patients included both gender, 40 (57.9%) were female and 29(42.02%) male suffering from intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation, renal stones, foreign bodies, and acute appendicitis.

Results: Findings found on plain X ray abdomen were compared with per operative findings. 92% to 98% X ray findings matched with operative findings. It detected the site of abnormality and also the organ involved.

Conclusion: It has helped a lot to detect the site, level, cause and also remedy of acute abdominal pain. The per-operative findings confirmed that majority of our decisions were accurate.