Expert Review Examination of Groin Hernias
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Examination of groin hernias is an important skill for medical students and doctors. This article presents a comprehensive, concise and evidence-based approach to examination of groin hernias which is consistent with The Principles of Clinical Examination [1]. We describe the signs seen with groin hernias and, based on a review of the literature, the precision and accuracy of these signs is discussed. Word Count: 2543 (excluding tables, figures, references and abstract).
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تاریخ انتشار 2011