title: Paracentesis in the management of ascites.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester M20 4BX.
authors.forename: Rahul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dangoor
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D010949:Plasma; D017713:Platelet Transfusion / Q000379:methods