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Abdominal tap - paracentesis |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Peritoneal tap; Paracentesis |
| What the risks are: |
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There is a slight chance of the needle puncturing the bowel, bladder, or a blood vessel in the abdomen. If a large quantity of fluid is removed, there is a slight risk of lowered blood pressure. There is also a slight chance of infection. |
Digestive system |
Peritoneal sample |
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