title: Abdominal paracentesis for malignant ascites.
abstract: Abdominal paracentesis for malignant ascites may be performed safely for several hours by insertion of a plastic tube through an intracatheter needle. The system is closed and sterile for up to 9 liters of drainage.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D001201:Ascites / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures