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Diagnostic laparoscopy.

S C Sessions·D G vonRueden·A Uribe
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Laparoscopy is a unique procedure which can be used in diagnostic or therapeutic situations involving intra-abdominal pathology. Until recently, open laparotomy has been the preferred method for such evaluations. The following cases indicate the increased sensitivity, specificity, safety, and cost effectiveness of laparoscopy in diagnostic situations.

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Abdominal NeoplasmsAbdominal PainAscitesFemaleHumansLaparoscopyLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityCase ReportsJournal Article

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S C Sessions, D G vonRueden, A Uribe. 1991. Diagnostic laparoscopy.. https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1991.1.319

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