Evaluating the Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Acute Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Setting

Abstract

Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as a valuable diagnostic tool in emergency departments, particularly for evaluating non-traumatic acute abdominal pain. This study assessed the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS in identifying the most common causes of acute abdominal pain, i.e., appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, and renal colic, presenting in an emergency setting.