Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Peritoneal Lavage

Washing out of the peritoneal cavity. The procedure is a diagnostic as well as a therapeutic technique following abdominal trauma or inflammation.

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Abstract

Washing out of the peritoneal cavity. The procedure is a diagnostic as well as a therapeutic technique following abdominal trauma or inflammation.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Irrigation, Peritoneal
  • Lavage, Peritoneal
  • Peritoneal Irrigation

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Irrigation (1966-1987)
  • Peritoneal Cavity (1966-1987)

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  1. E05.927w.705w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Peritoneal Lavage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010533. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010533
  2. Peritoneal Lavage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritoneal_washing
  3. Peritoneal Lavage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7168877