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paracentesis - drainage of abdominal fluid
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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 . 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.
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This video explains paracentesis, a procedure to remove fluid that has collected in the belly, called ascites. It describes causes of ascites including infection, inflammation, injury and other conditions such as cirrhosis or cancer, and how the fluid is taken out using a long, thin needle put through the belly.
Key points
- Defines paracentesis as a procedure to take out fluid collected in the belly
- Explains the fluid buildup, ascites, and causes including infection, inflammation, injury, cirrhosis and cancer
- Describes the fluid being removed with a long, thin needle through the belly
Video Overview
This video presents “paracentesis - drainage of abdominal fluid” — Paracentesis is a procedure to take out fluid that has collected in the belly (peritoneal fluid). This fluid buildup is called ascites . Ascites may be caused by infection, inflammation, an injury, or other conditions, such as cirrhosis or. 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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