Abdomen: Positive wave sign appreciated, "caps out" is positive as well. sm
Posted By: tracy on 2008-07-11
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Subject: Abdomen: Positive wave sign appreciated, "caps out" is positive as well. sm
Abdomen tympanic to percussion, diffuse tenderness, no point tenderness appreciated. Positive wave sign appreciated, "caps out" is positive as well.
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