A. Afsharfard

[ 1 ] - Evidence-based assignment of diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) sensitivity in penetrating abdominal trauma

 Abstract Background: There are a large number of patients with penetrating abdominal trauma who have normal vital signs and negative abdominal examination when referred to trauma centers. Agreat deal of controversy exists between authorities about screening these patients for emergency explorative laparotomy. Many references have reported more than 90% sensitivity for DPL as a diagnostic metho...