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. 1979 Feb;139(2):235.

Abdominal paracentesis for malignant ascites

D S Fischer
  • PMID: 434979

Abdominal paracentesis for malignant ascites

D S Fischer. Arch Intern Med. 1979 Feb.

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.

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