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This brief outline of the preliminary film in reference to various conditions of the abdomen may serve to point out the intrinsic value of this procedure in diagnostic work. The preliminary film procedure is simple, without discomfort to the patient, and is a definite aid in diagnosing abdominal conditions which are not evident clinically. It may also serve as a means of controlling a faulty diagnosis and it can assist in designating the site of acute conditions. Because of this triple function of the preliminary film procedure, it is to be recommended as a routine procedure in all cases of abdominal complaints.
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From the X-ray service of Dr. George Plehn, City Hospital, New York City.
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Klein, I. The importance of preliminary films in a routine examination of the abdomen. American Journal of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition 3, 832–835 (1936). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02999278
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