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. 2006 Jun;23(6):446–448. doi: 10.1136/emj.2005.026864

Table 2 Abdominal examination findings.

Abdominal examination Number of patients Number with abnormality on other investigations*
Normal 77 (53%) 3 (4%)
Abnormal† 69 (47%) 16 (23%)

*Percentage of patients in each group who have any abnormality on gold standard investigation; †includes abrasion, bruising, tenderness, rigidity, or a combination.