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Abdominal paracentesis
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Paracentesis is a procedure to take out fluid that has collected in the belly (peritoneal fluid). This fluid buildup is called ascites camera.gif. Ascites may be caused by infection, inflammation, an injury, or other conditions, such as cirrhosis or cancer. The fluid is taken out using a long, thin needle put through the belly. The fluid is sent to a lab and studied to find the cause of the fluid buildup. Paracentesis also may be done to take the fluid out to relieve belly pressure or pain in people with cancer or cirrhosis.
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This video covers abdominal paracentesis, a procedure to take out fluid that has collected in the belly, called ascites. The description explains that ascites may be caused by infection, inflammation, injury or other conditions such as cirrhosis or cancer, that the fluid is taken out using a long, thin needle put through the belly and sent to a lab to find the cause of the buildup, and that paracentesis may also be done to relieve belly pressure or pain in people with cancer or cirrhosis.
Key points
- Paracentesis to remove peritoneal fluid, or ascites, is defined
- Causes of ascites including infection, inflammation, injury, cirrhosis and cancer are listed
- Removal of fluid using a long, thin needle through the belly is described
- Sending fluid to a lab to find the cause of the buildup is covered
- Relief of belly pressure or pain in people with cancer or cirrhosis is described as another purpose
Video Overview
This video presents “Abdominal paracentesis” — Paracentesis is a procedure to take out fluid that has collected in the belly (peritoneal fluid). This fluid buildup is called ascites camera.gif. Ascites may be caused by infection, inflammation, an injury, or other conditions, such as. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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