Brief Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2011; 17(12): 1622-1630
Published online Mar 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i12.1622
Table 2 Summary of physical examination findings on presentation
Clinical findingn (%)
Fever (T > 37.5)33 (59)
Hypotension (SBP < 100)7 (13)
Tachycardia (HR ≥ 100)29 (52)
Peritonism
None49 (86)
Localized guarding8 (14)
Generalized peritonism0 (0)
Location of tenderness
Non tender abdomen20 (35)
Right upper quadrant22 (39)
Other abdominal tenderness15 (26)