Anteverted uterus, positive sliding sign

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Pressure is being applied to the uterus by the ultrasound operator’s non-scanning hand, eliciting smooth sliding of the posterior uterine serosa over the bowel. Some fluid is noted within the rectouterine pouch, which often suggests a non-obliterated pouch

Pressure is being applied to the uterus by the ultrasound operator’s non-scanning hand, eliciting smooth sliding of the posterior uterine serosa over the bowel. Some fluid is noted within the rectouterine pouch, which often suggests a non-obliterated pouch.

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