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Paracentesis; Risks & Complications of Paracentesis

Paracentesis

3) Peritonitis or local infections

Peritonitis or local infections

In theory, paracentesis has a risk of infection after introducing the paracentesis tools in the abdominal cavity. However, this risk is only theoretical because it rarely happens in practice. Doctors use sterile instruments and take precautions to minimize the risk of peritonitis or infections.

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