title: [Diagnostic peritoneal lavage].
abstract: Diagnostic peritoneal lavage has been evaluated in 180 patients with suspected intraperitoneal hemorrhage or effusion. This test was proved to be a useful, safe, and highly accurate procedure for early diagnosis of intraperitoneal effusion.
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Il lavaggio peritoneale a scopo diagnostico.