Abdominal pain is a common presenting symptom in the Emergency Department. Many life-threatening conditions can present as an "acute abdomen," requiring surgical intervention. The radiologist may be the first person to suggest the need for surgical evaluation and can provide key information to the surgeon regarding potential complications and pertinent normal variants. Understanding the surgeon's perspective can lead to concise reports, faster turnaround time, and improved outcomes.

Review common imaging modalities in the non-traumatic acute setting and preferred protocols for evaluating acute abdominal pain. Discussion of the five major categories of abdominal pain requiring surgical intervention; Ischemia, obstruction, infection, perforation, and active bleeding. Case-based review demonstrating examples of the most common etiologies from each of the major categories. Each case will include a discussion of significant findings to make the diagnosis, pertinent anatomical variants, and a summary table of relevant reporting findings to the surgeon. Many of our cases will contain a QR code that the viewer can scan with their mobile device to access an interactive PACS to review the case and more accurately simulate real-life scenarios. Conclusion: At the end of the exhibit, we hope that the reader will better understand findings relevant to the surgeon and can assist in identifying and reporting relevant potential complications.