Abdominal Exam: Surface Landmarks and Regions

Abdominal exam starts with inspection and auscultation of the abdomen, along with a clear understanding of surface landmarks and regions. Gastrointestinal disease accounts for many office visits and hospital admissions each year, so a careful abdominal exam is an important clinical tool. It can also point to problems in the ...

Gastrointestinal disease accounts for millions of office visits and hospital admissions annually, which makes the abdominal physical exam one of the most commonly performed assessments. A thorough physical examination not only helps in diagnosing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, but also aids in identification of pathological processes in...