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Es un método que consiste en dar golpecitos suaves en partes del cuerpo con los dedos, las manos o con pequeños instrumentos como parte de una exploración física y cuyo propósito es evaluar el tamaño, la consistencia, los bordes de órganos corporales y la presencia o ausencia de líquido en áreas del cuerpo.
La percusión de una parte del cuerpo produce un sonido, como tocar un tambor, que indica el tipo de tejido dentro del órgano o la parte del cuerpo:
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