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Tapping Knee Pain
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.
Alternative Names
Peritoneal tap; Paracentesis
How the test is performed
This test may be done in an office setting, treatment room, or hospital.
The puncture site will be cleaned and shaved, if necessary. You then receive a local numbing medicine. The tap needle is inserted 1 - 2 inches into the abdomen. Sometimes a small cut is made to help...
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