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An injury in which there is soft-tissue damage inside the body but the skin remains intact.
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closed abdominal injury
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The displacement of organs outside of the body.
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evisceration
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The posterior region below the margin of the lower rib cage.
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flank
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Involuntary muscle contractions (spasms) of the abdominal wall in an effort to protect an inflamed abdomen; a sign of peritonitis
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guarding
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Structures through which materials pass, such as the stomach, small intestines, large intestines, ureters, and bladder.
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hollow organs
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Left shoulder pain caused by blood in the peritoneal cavity.
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Kehr sign
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An injury in which there is a break in the surface of the skin or mucous membrane, exposing deeper tissue to potential contamination.
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open abdominal injury
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The abdominal cavity
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peritoneal cavity
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Solid masses of tissue where much of the chemical work of the body takes place (eg, the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys).
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solid organs
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