Blumberg's sign
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We are slowly pushing on the abdominal wall. With rapid release, pain will appear at the site of pressure. The phenomenon is caused by peritoneal irritation, pain occurs at the site of the inflammatory process. Together with the Rovsing and Plénies signs, it is typical of acute appendicitis.
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- Acute appendicitis
- Objective symptoms of sudden abdominal events
- Signs of peritoneal irritation
- Painful right lower abdomen syndrome
- Diffuse peritonitis
References[edit | edit source]
- HOCH, Jiří and Jan LEFFLER, et al. Special surgery: textbooks for medical schools. 2nd edition. Prague: Maxdorf, c2003. ISBN 80-85912-06-6 . Category: Password Surgery Internal propaedeutics Medical terminology
