ICD-11 definition : A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, and rapid onset. Acute
abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases;
ICD-11 synonym : Severe abdominal pain with abdominal rigidity; Severe localised abdominal pain; acute abdominal pain syndrome; severe abdomen pain; surgical abdomen; severe abdominal pain; abdominal acute syndrome;
A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, and rapid onset. Acute
abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases