Wethmar, E.I. (Elize)2016-05-302016-05-302016Wethmar, E 2016, 'The acute abdomen', Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 41-48.1027-9148http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52788The term “acute abdomen” is used to describe a spectrum of gynaecological, medical, surgical and urological conditions, ranging from minor ailments to life-threatening diseases. These conditions usually require hospital admission and investigation, after which a treatment plan can be devised, that often includes surgery. The main presenting complaint is severe abdominal pain.enIn House PublicationsTreatment planSurgeryAbdominal painAcute abdomenArticle