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Allen's test (Edgar Van Nuys Allen)
Also known as:
Allen's manoeuvre
Associated persons:
Edgar Van Nuys Allen
Description:
Test of arterial supply to hand which involves compression and release of radial and ulnar vessels and observation of colour change.
We thank Brian Rosenberg and Frank Brennan for information submitted.
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