Carnett's test

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Carnett's test for abdominal wall tenderness[1].
Carnett's test for abdominal wall tenderness[1].

In the evaluation of abdominal pain, a positive Carnett's test may indicate that the abdominal wall is the source of pain.[1] [2]


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Takada T, Ikusaka M, Ohira Y, Noda K, Tsukamoto T (2011). "Diagnostic usefulness of Carnett's test in psychogenic abdominal pain". Intern Med. 50 (3): 213–7. PMID 21297322.
  2. ↑ Thomson WH, Dawes RF, Carter SS (1991). "Abdominal wall tenderness: a useful sign in chronic abdominal pain". Br J Surg. 78 (2): 223–5. PMID 1826626.
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