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Can Paracentesis Be Done Once A Week?
Question: Can paracentesis be done once a week? They take appreoximately 7 liters at a time.
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be performed once a week.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear patient,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns.
Yes it can be done every seventh day in fact if required it can be done even more frequently.
It depends on the cause of ascitis and volume of fluid required to be tapped.
Thanks!
Yes it can be performed once a week.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear patient,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns.
Yes it can be done every seventh day in fact if required it can be done even more frequently.
It depends on the cause of ascitis and volume of fluid required to be tapped.
Thanks!
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