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Peristalsis in an unusual place-The diagnostic utility of point-of-care ultrasound: A case report.

Patrick A TwohigJames C Pile
Published in: Clinical case reports (2022)
Complications related to inguinal hernias are commonly encountered in medicine. Clinical presentation can vary, and although diagnosis can often be made during physical examination, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be useful in cases where the diagnosis is unclear. Our case underscores to clinicians the utility of POCUS in diagnosing inguinal hernias.
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