Rosenbach sign (hemiplegia)

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Dr. Rosenbach’s name is eponymous with various clinical signs, described by Ottomar Rosenbach, including Rosenbach sign (hemiplegia – 1876), Rosenbach sign (liver -1878), Rosenbach sign (eye – 1880) 1.

The Rosenbach sign or phenomenon(hemiplegia)describes an examination finding in patients with cerebral hemiplegia and acute abdominal disease, who have nowhere the is absent abdominal wall skin reflex when stroking the skin of the abdomen on the paralyzed side, while on the healthy side, it remains unchanged and prompt 1

Terminology

Rosenbach has given his name to several signs including:

  • -<p>Dr. Rosenbach’s name is eponymous with various clinical signs, described by Ottomar Rosenbach, including Rosenbach sign (hemiplegia – 1876), Rosenbach sign (liver -1878), Rosenbach sign (eye – 1880) <sup>1</sup>.</p><p>The Rosenbach sign or phenomenon<strong> </strong>(hemiplegia)<strong> </strong>describes an examination finding in patients with cerebral hemiplegia and acute abdominal disease, who have no abdominal wall skin reflex when stroking the skin of the abdomen on the paralyzed side, while on the healthy side, it remains unchanged and prompt <sup>1</sup>. </p>
  • +<p><strong>Rosenbach sign </strong>or phenomenon<strong> </strong>(hemiplegia)<strong> </strong>describes an examination finding where the is absent abdominal wall skin reflex when stroking the paralyzed side, while on the healthy side, it remains unchanged and prompt <sup>1</sup>. </p><h4>Terminology</h4><p>Rosenbach has given his name to several signs including:</p><ul>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/rosenbach-sign-eye">Rosenbach sign (eye)</a></li>
  • +<li><a title="Rosenbach sign (liver)" href="/articles/rosenbach-sign-liver">Rosenbach sign (liver)</a></li>
  • +</ul>

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