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  • Title: Abdominal surgical emergencies in the elderly.
    Author: Hendrickson M, Naparst TR.
    Journal: Emerg Med Clin North Am; 2003 Nov; 21(4):937-69. PubMed ID: 14708814.
    Abstract:
    The evaluation of abdominal pain can be considerably more challenging in elderly patients. A higher likelihood of life-threatening pathology combined with a myriad of diagnostic pitfalls in this population mandate a more cautious approach with greater use of diagnostic resources and specialist consultation.
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