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Abdominal examination: Invaluable clinical findings and their interpretations

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Author Details : Prosanta Kumar Bhattacharjee*

Volume : 4, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 126-131

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2022.024

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Abstract

A thorough history, which may continue till the end of the consultation, helps the clinician understand the possible disease condition, its severity, and the overall physical & mental status of the patient. Physical examination, which practically starts as soon as the doctor meets the patient, builds upon these observations. After completing the general examinations attention should be directed to the examination of all the systems with special emphasis on the system related to his complaints i.e., an abdominal examination in case the patient has abdominal complaints. Assimilation of the clinical observations will enable one to arrive at a probable diagnosis.

Keywords: Abdomen, Physical examination, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Physical signs

How to cite : Bhattacharjee P K, Abdominal examination: Invaluable clinical findings and their interpretations. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2022;4(4):126-131

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