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Abdominal paracentesis

Known as: celiocentesis, abdominal tapping, abdominocentesis 
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Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Evaluation of hospital complications and costs associated with using ultrasound guidance during abdominal paracentesis procedures
Abstract Objective: Abdominal paracentesis is commonly performed for diagnostic, therapeutic, and palliative indications, but the… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
An Evidence-Based Manual for Abdominal Paracentesis
The purpose of this study was to provide evidence-based approaches to detect ascites, perform paracentesis, order tests, and… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Severe haemorrhage following abdominal paracentesis for ascites in patients with liver disease
Background : Bleeding is a recognized complication of abdominal paracentesis. Special concern has been raised when it is… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Management of kidney injuries in children with blunt abdominal trauma.
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The authors analyzed the incidence and the course of renal injuries encountered in a cohort of pediatric… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Enterocolitis associated with Clostridium perfringens infection in neonatal foals: 54 cases (1988-1997).
OBJECTIVE To identify clinical signs, physical examination findings, results of diagnostic tests, treatments administered, and… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Malignant ascites. A comparison of peritoneovenous shunting and nonoperative management
Background. Effective palliation of malignant ascites remains a difficult management problem. 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Large‐volume paracentesis in nonedematous patients with tense ascites: Its effect on intravascular volume
In patients with portal hypertension and tense ascites, large‐volume paracentesis improves patient comfort and may improve… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Indications for operation in abdominal stab wounds. A prospective study of 651 patients.
This prospective study comprises 651 patients with knife wounds of the anterior abdomen. Three hundred and forty-five patients… 
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Peritoneal lavage in blunt abdominal trauma.
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