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Abdominal Distention Swelling Xiphoid Process Groin Free Fluid

Front What is often the cause of abdominal distention or swelling between the xiphoid process and the groin?
Back The cause of this is often free fluid, blood, or organ contents spilling into the peritoneal cavity.

Tags: 28, abdominal, genitourinary, injuries

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