Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Traube Space Spleen Percussion
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How to Perform
With the patient supine, percuss Traube's space — bounded by the left sixth rib above, the left costal margin below, and the left mid-axillary line laterally. This space is normally tympanitic from the underlying gastric air bubble; note whether the percussion note is tympanitic or dull.
How to Interpret
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Splenomegaly
Dullness to percussion over Traube's space (the area bounded by the sixth rib superiorly, the mid-axillary line laterally, and the left costal margin inferiorly) during quiet respiration
Rule in
Somewhat helpful
Rule out
Minimally helpful
Evidence:Strong