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  • Title: Peritoneal lavage in blunt abdominal trauma.
    Author: Soballe PW.
    Journal: Am Fam Physician; 1984 Mar; 29(3):193-8. PubMed ID: 6702541.
    Abstract:
    Peritoneal lavage is a safe and relatively simple procedure that can eliminate delay in diagnosing significant intra-abdominal injury after blunt abdominal trauma. Serious complications from the procedure are quite uncommon. The use of an "open" technique minimizes the risk of false-positive results. The technique does not uncover retroperitoneal injuries.
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