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Trauma patient with hemopneumoperitoneum.

Posted By: Please see message... on 2008-03-19
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Subject: Trauma patient with hemopneumoperitoneum.


A s/l VAS was performed that was negative initially of the heart as well as of the abdomen. 


 


Thank you! 




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