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Does Insertion Of Catheter Into The Stomach Help In Treating Fluid Buildup In The Liver?
Question: Can Doctor insert catheter into stomach cavity to temporarily ease pressure until we find other measure to support liver?
Brief Answer:
Two ways to assess the stomach cavity.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is necessary to know first which one is the diagnosis related to liver problems that requires fluid drainage.
Stomach contents can be evacuated mainly by two ways: gastric tube passed through the mouth or nose, and gadtrostomy or a tube passed through the skin and stomach wall using gastroesophageal endoscopy.
Liver diseases may result in ascitis, or fluid buildup into peritoneal cavity.
Ascitis is treated by repeated punctions and drain at the lower part of the abdomen.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Two ways to assess the stomach cavity.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is necessary to know first which one is the diagnosis related to liver problems that requires fluid drainage.
Stomach contents can be evacuated mainly by two ways: gastric tube passed through the mouth or nose, and gadtrostomy or a tube passed through the skin and stomach wall using gastroesophageal endoscopy.
Liver diseases may result in ascitis, or fluid buildup into peritoneal cavity.
Ascitis is treated by repeated punctions and drain at the lower part of the abdomen.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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