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    St. Louis, MO 63104
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Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

Normal Anatomy - Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

Blunt trauma to the abdomen is a major component of traumatic injury and can be deadly. Blunt trauma can occur during falls, motor vehicle accidents, or severe blows to the abdomen.


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