妊娠期急腹症的病因包括产科因素和非产科因素。与非孕期相比，妊娠期急腹症缺乏典型的症状与体征，常使诊断和治疗延误，且病情发展快，严重者可危害母体和胎儿的生命安全。早期识别妊娠期急腹症，预警病情的严重程度，对维护母儿健康有重要意义

Acute abdomen in pregnancy（AAP）can be due to obstetric as well as non-obstetric causes. The diagnosis and treatment of AAP are often delayed due to lack of typical symptoms and signs. AAP develops rapidly，and can endanger the life safety of mothers and fetuses in severe cases. Early identification of AAP and early warning of the severity are of great significance to maintain the health of mothers and children