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304: GI > Surgical examination > Flashcards

Surgical examination Flashcards

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Rovsing’s sign

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RIF pain on palpation of the LIF

- Sign of appendicitis

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Psoas sign

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Irritation of psoas muscle aggravated by flexing right hip

- Indicates appendicitis is retrocaecal

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Obturator sign

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Irritation of obturator internus muscle when hip and knew are flex to 90 degrees
- Acute appendicitis may be indicated

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