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Our medical panel consists of over 50 highly skilled interventional radiologists who specialized in Image Guided Ascitic Tap treatment.
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About "Image Guided Ascitic Tap"
An ascites tap or abdominal paracentesis is done to drain fluid accumulated in the abdomen using a needle. In image-guided ascitic tap, the needle is guided into the body with the help of images obtained from ultrasound, CT scan, or fluoroscopy. It is done to determine the cause of ascites or to diagnose bacterial peritonitis. It is also used to relieve pressure on the lungs caused by ascites. The fluid collected is then sent for culture and sensitivity, cell count, cytology, and to check for albumin, glucose, and amylase levels.
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- Your health issue will be shared across with our image guided ascitic tap specialist panel.
- A image guided ascitic tap specialist will pick your query and send medical advice to your health issue subsequently.
- You can then follow up with the same image guided ascitic tap specialist.
