Ascitic Taps

Ascitic Taps

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Indications for Ascitic Tap

Diagnostic tap - for investigation of new-onset ascites, or for investigation of suspected spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)
Therapeutic tap - for symptomatic relief of ascites in haemdynamically stable patients

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