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paracentesis [‚par·ə·sen′tē·səs] (medicine) Puncture of the wall of a fluid-filled cavity by means of a hollow needle to draw off the contents. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Abdominal paracentesis was performed the day before surgery, and 2 L of thick brownish fluid was extracted. Evacuative paracentesis was performed: the ascitic fluid was clear, and cytologic analysis did not detect abnormal cells. The patient's hearing fluctuated; it was excellent when the ear was well aerated, and it was worse when there was a seromucinous build-up, which necessitates paracentesis or placement of a tympanostomy tube. |
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