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The use of analgesics during the diagnosis and decision-making process in patients with acute nontraumatic abdominal pain is controversial. The aim of the present study was to determine whether the use of opioid analgesics in patients with acute nontraumatic abdominal pain increases the risk of diagnostic error. ⋯ The use of opioid analgesics in patients with acute nontraumatic abdominal pain does not increase the risk of diagnostic error and reduces pain during the decision-making process.