When auscultating the abdomen, which finding would indicate collateral circulation between the portal and systemic venous systems?
a. Arterial bruit
b. Gastric rumbling
c. Renal hyperresonance
d. Venous hum
D
Venous hum is associated with blood flow in the venous collaterals, as found in portal hyperten-sion. Aortic bruit occurs during systole, whereas a venous hum is a continuous sound and softer than a bruit.
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