Pain at left shoulder tip in a patient with splenic trauma is known as
Correct Answer: Kehr's sign
Description: Referred pain is due to irritation of the diaphragm and phrenic nerves by the blood in the peritoneal cavity (hemoperitoneum). Reference SRB edition 5 page no.1196
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