The rational clinical examination. Does this patient have ascites? How to divine fluid in the abdomen

JAMA. 1992 May 20;267(19):2645-8. doi: 10.1001/jama.267.19.2645.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Ascites / diagnosis*
  • Ascites / etiology
  • Ascites / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Medical History Taking
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Physical Examination
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Weight Gain