| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
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Abdominal tap - paracentesis |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Peritoneal tap; Paracentesis |
| Normal Values: |
| There is little or no fluid in the abdomen. |
| What abnormal results mean: |
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The presence of a bloody fluid after an injury suggests internal bleeding. Other findings may indicate the following conditions:
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Digestive system |
Peritoneal sample |
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