Abstract
It is important to differentiate a pain complaint that does not require surgery from one that requires routine surgery and even more important to recognize a surgical emergency. Taking a comprehensive history, physical exam, and obtaining appropriate imaging can help to distinguish between these circumstances.
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- AAA:
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- AIDS:
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- AP:
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Anteroposterior
- CSF:
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Cerebral spinal fluid
- CT:
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Computed tomography
- FEV:
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Forced expiratory volume
- FVC:
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Forced vital capacity
- IV:
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Intravenous
- MRI:
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Magnetic resonance imaging
- PFTs:
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Pulmonary function tests
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Isenalumhe, A. (2015). Painful Surgical Spine Referrals and Emergencies. In: Sackheim, K. (eds) Pain Management and Palliative Care. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2462-2_5
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