title: [Diagnostic peritoneal lavage in closed injuries of the abdomen in children].
abstract: Diagnostic peritoneal lavage has been evaluated in 213 pediatric cases suspected of intraperitoneal lesion. This test was proved to be an useful, safe, and highly accurate procedure for the early diagnosis of intraperitoneal damage in the pediatric blunt trauma.
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000293:Adolescent; D002404:Catheterization; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: Lavaggio peritoneale diagnostico nei traumi chiusi dell'addome nell'infanzia.