What are the common diseases treated in emergency surgery?

Jul 02, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have poor health myself, particularly with regard to my stomach, and I have appendicitis. I would like to know what are the common diseases treated in emergency surgery?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The common diseases encountered in emergency surgery are diverse, mainly including the following categories: 1. Traumatic injuries: such as injuries from vehicle accidents, falls from height, fractures (including upper limb fractures, lower limb fractures, pelvic fractures, etc.), soft tissue injuries, ligament sprains, meniscus injuries, etc. These conditions are mostly caused by external forces. 2. Acute abdomen: including intestinal obstruction, acute pancreatitis, urinary tract stones, biliary stones, acute appendicitis, gastrointestinal perforation, and other conditions that develop rapidly and require prompt management. 3. Thoracic injuries: such as chest contusions, tension pneumothorax, multiple rib fractures in the chest region, which may severely affect the patient's respiratory function. 4. Inflammatory diseases: in addition to the inflammatory conditions included in acute abdomen, they also include conditions such as acute cholecystitis. These diseases are often accompanied by severe pain and inflammatory responses. 5. Other traumatic diseases: such as systemic surgical infections, stab wounds, snake bites, and other conditions that may be caused by various factors but all require timely treatment by emergency surgery.