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"low volume of pelvic free fluid below the level S3 that was low-attenuating (mean 8.1 HU) was not associated with undiagnosed bowel or mesenteric injury in one study."

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Citation Syntax

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"Isolated free fluid in trauma can often present a diagnostic dilemma and options for management are based on clinical conditions; options include proceeding for diagnostic laparotomy (becoming less common) or repeat CT scan in 12-48 hours with the consideration for oral contrast ^1-2."

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"trace volume free fluid in females"

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"trace volume free fluid in males"

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Oxford Comma

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"The location, volume and attenuation of free fluid can be helpful in determining its significance ^1-4:"

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Semicolons

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"Isolated free fluid in trauma can often present a diagnostic dilemma and options for management are based on clinical conditions; options include proceeding for diagnostic laparotomy (becoming less common) or repeat CT scan in 12-48 hours with the consideration for oral contrast ^1-2."

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