Procedure
Paracentesis
A procedure that uses a needle to drain fluid that has built up in the belly.
Also called: abdominal tap, ascites drainage, belly fluid drainage
Who Can Help with Paracentesis?
- Interventional Radiologists
A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.
- Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about paracentesis and what is right for you.