Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DPL
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk pərɪˈtənəl ləˈvɑːʒ/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Conclusions Diagnostic peritoneal lavage can improve the positive rate of peritoneal puncture.
  2. Objective To compare the accuracy of diagnostic peritoneal lavage ( DPL ), abdominal computed tomographic ( CT ) scanning, and abdominal B ultrasound for the diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma.
  3. Evaluation of Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage(DPL) in Non traumatic Acute Abdomen
  4. Objective : To investigate the clinical value of the diagnostic abdominal paracentesis and peritoneal lavage.

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