Guided ascites drainage (paracentesis)
Guided puncture and evacuation of ascitic fluid.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Symptomatic large-volume ascites in cirrhosis or malignancy.
Procedure
US-guided needle, fluid evacuated. For recurrent ascites, tunneled drain may be placed. Duration: 20-40 minutes.
Risks
Hypotension (rapid large-volume drainage), ascites infection, bowel injury.
Recovery
BP monitoring. Albumin infusion if >5 liters drained.
Practical information
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
18 doctors
Dr Alexandre NÉROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - Hôpital de Valenciennes
Centre hospitalierValenciennes
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne