What is abdominal paracentesis procedure?
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. [1, 2, 3] Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.Jul 11, 2024
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. [1, 2, 3] Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.Jul 11, 2024