Paracentesis is a procedure that drains excess fluid called ascites from your abdomen. Ascites occur when fluid collects in a membrane called your peritoneum. Your peritoneum covers your …

Some cancers can cause fluid to build up in the tummy (abdomen). The medical name for this is ascites. It is pronounced ay-site-eez. Normally you have a tube (drain) put into your abdomen …

2025年1月30日 · Ascites is a buildup of fluid in your abdomen causing a swollen belly. It most often occurs because of cirrhosis, a liver disease. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have …

2023年10月31日 · Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the belly, often due to severe liver disease. The extra fluid collects in the space between the peritoneum—the layer of tissue that surrounds …

Patients with chronic cirrhosis can suffer from recurrent ascites requiring repeat paracentesis for fluid removal and symptom control. A paracentesis is a commonly performed procedure with a …

Consequently, numerous drainage methods for cirrhotic ascites have emerged, including large-volume paracentesis, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, peritoneovenous shunt, …

These guidelines are based on a comprehensive literature search and comprise systematic reviews in the key areas, including the diagnostic tests, diuretic use, therapeutic paracentesis, …

Some people might choose to have a peritoneal drain or catheter placed. It’s a small tube that stays in the belly for as long as a person needs it. The drain is connected to a bag and drained …

2022年9月17日 · An ascitic drain (therapeutic paracentesis) involves removing excessive ascitic fluid from a patient’s abdomen. This is a therapeutic procedure, however, a sample of ascitic …

2022年9月20日 · Paracentesis is a medical procedure that doctors perform to drain fluid from a person’s abdominal cavity. It is sometimes called an abdominal tap. Doctors refer to this …