Risk factors for acute surgical abdomen in the elderly. Systematic review

Abstract

The acute abdomen in the elderly can typically manifest itself through abdominal pain and alterations in the gastrointestinal transit, however it can also manifest itself with a deterioration of the general condition and alterations in the genitourinary system. The objective of this research was based on determining the risk factors of acute surgical abdomen in the elderly through the systematic review methodology, through the selection of documents such as scientific articles and degree works that met a series of inclusion criteria for subsequent review and analysis, as a result it was possible to determine that there are various risk factors in older adults with a diagnosis of acute abdomen, which end in surgery, since some people over 65 years of age have underlying pathologies, which affect your recovery process in the postoperative period. Conclusion. Sometimes a timely diagnosis is difficult because the elderly patient presents atypical symptoms that are difficult to diagnose, so it is necessary for the treating physician to have complementary tests, including laboratory, imaging and CT scans that allow a more accurate diagnosis. certainty, and speed in patients and thus reduce surgical risks or death in the patient by controlling every detail without ruling out any present symptoms.