Severe acute respiratory syndrome mimicking acute abdomen |
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Authors: | Tjiu Cheung San Leung Kam Fung Leong Heung Tat |
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Institution: | Department of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong. davidtjiu@netvigator.com |
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Abstract: | Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a novel epidemic disease. The clinical presentation can sometimes be very non-specific. The present study reports a case of SARS, which presented as acute abdomen, warranting laparotomy. The atypical presentation in the present case reminded us of the importance of strict infection control measures in all surgery-related specialist workplaces. |
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Keywords: | acute abdomen peritonitis SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome |
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