Paracentesis in the management of ascites

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2007 Sep;68(9):M162-5. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2007.68.Sup9.27187.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ascites / diagnosis
  • Ascites / etiology
  • Ascites / therapy*
  • Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Drainage / instrumentation
  • Drainage / methods
  • Fluid Therapy / methods
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking / methods
  • Paracentesis / adverse effects
  • Paracentesis / methods*
  • Peritonitis / etiology
  • Plasma
  • Platelet Transfusion / methods