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Percussion of the Spleen¹

1. The observations recorded indicate that percussion provides a practicable means of detecting non-palpable enlargement of the spleen.

2. A simple technique of examination, and percussion criteria of enlargement are recommended.

3. Controversial points are considered.

4. The limitations and value of splenic percussion are briefly discussed.

¹ Published with permission of the Chief Medical Director, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Veterans Administration, who assumes no responsibility for the opinions expressed or conclusions drawn by the author.

² Assistant in Medicine, Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York. Attending Consultant in Physical Medicine, Veterans Administration, Kingsbridge Road, New York.