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Preferred term

Paracentesis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A procedure in which fluid is withdrawn from a body cavity or organ via a trocar and cannula, needle, or other hollow instrument. Withdrawal of PERITONEAL FLUID from the DOUGLAS' POUCH.

Entry terms

  • Centesis
  • Puncture and Aspiration
  • Puncture and Drainage

In other languages

  • French

  • Centèse
  • Ponction et aspiration
  • Ponction et drainage

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-L4JNS206-4

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