ROLE OF DIAGNOSTIC LAPAROSCOPY IN NONSPECIFIC CHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN: STUDY OF 60 CASES

DR YOGENDRA P CHIDRAWAR; Dr Kaustubh Sarda

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

ROLE OF DIAGNOSTIC LAPAROSCOPY IN NONSPECIFIC CHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN: STUDY OF 60 CASES

Dr Yogendra P Chidrawar, Dr Kaustubh Sarda

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Diagnostic laparoscopy is an emerging tool in diagnosis of chronic non–specific abdominal pain, the diagnosis of which remains uncertain despite employing the requisite laboratory and non–invasive imaging investigations. The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in chronic abdominal pain. Methods: The study is a retrospective study conducted in Dr panjaao deshmukh Medical College and Hospital, Amravati during the period of 1st January 2018 to 1st January 2019. Patients of age above 10 years with history of abdominal pain for 6 months or more were included in the study. Basic investigations were also done for the patient. Based on the clinical examinations, patients were subjected to diagnostic laparoscopy. All cases were done as elective surgeries. Results: A total of 60 patients were found in the record, in which the diagnosis remained uncertain despite of all important investigations. The majority of the patients 24 (40%) were in the age group of 10–30 years followed by 19 (31%) in 31–50 years. The duration of pain ranged between 6 months to 1 year. On laparoscopic examination, majority of patients (36%) were diagnosed with chronic appendicitis. Conclusions: Laparoscopy is not only safe, but also quick and effective investigation tool for chronic abdominal pain