Question

Dr. Hughes has ordered a procedure for Ms. Smith to remove a large amount of ascitic fluid from her distended abdomen. This procedure will reduce pressure and should help her breathe more effectively. Ms. Smith will be placed in a sitting position and a large needle or torched will be inserted into the abdominal cavity to remove the excess fluid. What procedure is this?

Answer 1

Answer:

abdominocentesis

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Answer 2

The procedure is called paracentesis.

• A paracentesis is often referred to as an abdominal tap. It is known as a procedure that removes ascites (build-up of fluid) from your abdomen (belly).

The fluid buildup is very painful at times and this Ascites is often caused by Cancer or an infection.

Paracentesis is the procedure that removes fluid (peritoneal fluid) from the abdomen via a slender needle.

The collected fluid is often sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine what is causing the excess fluid.

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