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Bedside diagnosis of ascites using shifting dullness

March 26, 2026André Martin Mansoor

André Martin Mansoor emphasizes that shifting dullness remains a high-value physical exam maneuver for diagnosing ascites at the bedside. He points to teaching from multiple real cases diagnosed clinically.

Can ascites be diagnosed at the bedside?
Shifting dullness remains a powerful physical exam maneuver.
Clip from a new lecture reviewing 13 real cases diagnosed through clinical examination alone.
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