In addition to bowel sounds, abdominal bruits are sometimes heard. Listen over the aorta, renal, and iliac arteries. Bruits confined to systole do not necessarily indicate disease. Don't be fooled by a heart murmur transmitted to the abdomen.
In addition to bowel sounds, abdominal bruits are sometimes heard. Listen over the aorta, renal, and iliac arteries. Bruits confined to systole do not necessarily indicate disease. Don't be fooled by a heart murmur transmitted to the abdomen.
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