"Percussion" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Act of striking a part with short, sharp blows as an aid in diagnosing the condition beneath the sound obtained.
| Descriptor ID |
D010474
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.600.610
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Percussion" by people in Profiles.
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How big is the normal liver, indeed! Arch Intern Med. 1979 Sep; 139(9):968-9.
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Abdominal examination: role of percussion and auscultation. Postgrad Med. 1977 Dec; 62(6):131-4.
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Percussion of the liver. Ann Intern Med. 1969 Oct; 71(4):868.
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Eastimation of liver size by percussion in normal individuals. Ann Intern Med. 1969 Jun; 70(6):1183-9.
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The spleen percussion sign. A useful diagnostic technique. Ann Intern Med. 1967 Dec; 67(6):1265-7.