Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis

• Main Authors: Irene Ma (Author), Nishan Sharma (Author), Samantha Nagassar (Author), Ian Wishart (Author), Jayna Holroyd-Leduc (Author), Kerri Novak (Author)
• 格式: 圖書
• 出版: Association of American Medical Colleges, 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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Abstract Paracentesis is a commonly performed bedside procedure by which peritoneal fluid is obtained from the peritoneal cavity. This procedure is performed in patients with ascites for diagnostic and/or therapeutic reasons. The procedure can be done with or without the use of ultrasound in assisti...