| Auscultatory percussion: an added dimension in physical diagnosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12723725 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The combination of both auscultation and percussion in the diagnostic examination improves both auscultation and percussion and, in so doing, increases the skill of palpation. Auscultatory percussion (AP) is easy to learn, easy to use and requires little time to perform. The size of normal organs and the size of abnormal masses as determined by AP are usually similar to measurements determined by X-rays and CT scans. Abnormalities found by AP need to be evaluated and confirmed by other diagnostic procedures. AP brings increased precision to physical diagnosis and is felt to be a valuable addition to medical practice. |
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Authors:
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S F Brunk |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of clinical practice Volume: 57 ISSN: 1368-5031 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Clin. Pract. Publication Date: 2003 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-05-01 Completed Date: 2003-05-29 Revised Date: 2007-02-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712381 Medline TA: Int J Clin Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 204-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137, USA. |
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Abdomen Auscultation / methods* Back Clinical Competence Humans Neck Percussion / methods* Thorax |
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