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Noun

abdominocentesis - centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis

paracentesis

centesis - (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid

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ab·dom·i·no·cen·te·sis

n. abdominocentesis, punción abdominal.

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Chambers would drain his abdomen via abdominocentesis, but because of his damaged liver, the fluid always returned.

Save the Liver! This important organ plays a central role in all metabolic processes in the body, detoxifies chemicals, metabolizes drugs, and manufactures critical blood-clotting agents

The lectures would comprise of detailed clinical training regarding advanced diagnostic techniques which include CT Scan, MRI, Endoscopy and ECG along with a number of clinical procedures such as Paracentesis, Abdominocentesis, Cystocentesis, Feeding tube placement, intro of laser surgery, nervous trauma handling, pain management and euthanasia.

Training workshop on Advanced Clinical and Diagnostic Techniques in Pets

When expected survival is short, less invasive procedures should be considered (e.g., repeated abdominocentesis to relieve the symptoms).

Prognostic Significance of Blood, Serum, and Ascites Parameters in Patients with Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma or Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

Abdominocentesis was performed for diagnosis, and 99 mL of ascitic fluid was drained, containing 92% lymphocytes; hence, diagnosis of chylous ascites was made.

Changes in Intra-Amniotic, Fetal Intrathoracic, and Intraperitoneal Pressures with Uterine Contraction: A Report of Three Cases

Abdominocentesis also disclosed a white milky liquid sample and a TP level of 8.8 g/L, glucose level of 5.79 mmol/L, LDH of 63 U/L, and ADA of 2 U/L.

Chylous Ascites and Chylothorax Caused by Constrictive Pericarditis

Abdominocentesis was performed and analysis of the fluid was consistent with hemoperitoneum in these dogs.

Intraoperative ultrasonography in nine dogs with intra-abdominal neoplasm suspect/Ultrassonografia intraoperatoria em nove caes com suspeita de neoplasia intra-abdominal