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abdominal tap |
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abdominal tap Belly tap, paracentesis Critical care medicine A method for differentiating a surgical abdomen, ie that requiring surgery, from a 'non-surgical' abdomen, avoiding an unnecessary laparotomy Indications Blunt abdominal
trauma alone or in combination with injuries to the head, thorax or the extremities or with concomitant substance abuse, acute pancreatitis, post-operative peritonitis, or peritonitis in children with a 2nd disease. Cf Pericardiocentesis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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