World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Sep 2012
Comparative StudySpectral analysis of bowel sounds in intestinal obstruction using an electronic stethoscope.
To determine the value of bowel sounds analysis using an electronic stethoscope to support a clinical diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. ⋯ Auscultation of bowel sounds is non-specific for diagnosing bowel obstruction. Differences in sound characteristics between large bowel and small bowel obstruction may help determine the likely site of obstruction.