Diagnostic peritoneal lavage in blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma.
Peritoneal lavage as a diagnostic aid is described in a small series which includes both blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma. Its value for blunt injuries has been confirmed, and it is recommended for penetrating injuries, when the diagnosis of visceral injury is in doubt.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000175:diagnosis*