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==Overview== | |||
* '''Abdominal distension''' must be evaluated carefully and systematically. The first concern is to rule out a serious diagnosis such as [[abdominal aneurysm]]. | |||
* Importance of evaluation: | |||
:* To rule out serious diagnoses | |||
:* To evaluate mundane diagnoses | |||
:*:* [[Overeating]] | |||
:*:* [[Swallowing air]] | |||
* Attention to history and physical examination is important to formulate plan of diagnosis | |||
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Overview
- Abdominal distension must be evaluated carefully and systematically. The first concern is to rule out a serious diagnosis such as abdominal aneurysm.
- Importance of evaluation:
- To rule out serious diagnoses
- To evaluate mundane diagnoses
- Attention to history and physical examination is important to formulate plan of diagnosis