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Abdominal tap

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Abdominal tap

Alternative Names:

Peritoneal tap; Paracentesis
What the risks are:

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.

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