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A member asked:
How do they drain away the fluid from the abdomen?
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With a tiny needle: After local anesthesia, a small needle is inserted just below the belly button. Fluid comes out easily and drains.
Answered 4/8/2019
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Needle: The medical term for the procedure is paracentesis (pair-a-sen-tee-sis). It's not complicated. A needle is inserted into the abdoman, hooked to a tube and plastic bag to cllect the fluid. It's a very safe procedure. Local anesthesia usually is given, but even without it, this isn't a big deal.
Answered 5/27/2019
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