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Reappraisal of the left lateral decubitus X-ray in splenic rupture

✍ Scribed by R. A. M. Myers; W. Andrew; A. E. Wilkinson

Book ID
102770483
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1977
Tongue
English
Weight
854 KB
Volume
64
Category
Article
ISSN
0007-1323

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

The lateral decubitus view of the barium-filled stomach has been reassessed in a series of 42 patients with possible splenic rupture and compared with a group of 17 patients with splenomegaly. Displacement of the gastric fundus of more than 4 cm from the inner rib margin is highly suggestive of splenic rupture. Where doubt exists, the test should be repeated within a short while. Peritoneal lavage and a full blood count investigation both add to the diagnostic accuracy.

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