Abdominal tap
Definition
An abdominal tap is a procedure used to remove fluid from the area between the belly wall and the spine. This space is called the abdominal cavity.
Abdominal tap
Definition
An abdominal tap is a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove fluid from the abdomen. Normally, the abdomen contains only a small amount of fluid.
Abdominal tap
Alternate Names : Peritoneal tap, Paracentesis
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Abdominal tap Results
Review Date: 08/22/2008
Reviewed By: Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
An abdominal tap is a procedure used to remove fluid from the abdomen.
How the Test is Performed
This test may be done in an office setting, treatment room, or hospital.
Definition Also known as peritoneal tap or abdominal tap, paracentesis consists of drawing fluid from the abdomen through a needle.
The test is performed by abdominal tap, a needle aspiration of the peritoneal cavity. A sample of fluid is sent to the laboratory for gram stain and culture preparation. The sample is examined regularly for the growth of microorganisms.
Abdominal Paracentesis(Ascites Fluid Tap; Abdominal Tap) by
Liver Transplant
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If there is a lot of fluid within the abdomen due to ovarian cancer, the consultant will do an abdominal tap, which allows some of the fluid to be drawn off under a local anaesthetic and then the fluid examined under a microscope for cancer cells, ...
 See also: Abdomen, Bleeding, Abdominal Pain, Kidney, Peritonitis
  
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