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s/l segs? sign SEE SENTENCE INSIDE

Posted By: sm on 2007-10-12
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On neuro exam, the ____ (s/l segs) sign was again present with elevation of either leg. This sign became present when the left leg was elevated to 30 degrees.

The patient is in treatment for a left leg DVT


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