Paracentesis used to diagnose or treat peritoneal mesothelioma
Posted on: December 15, 2023 *Updated on: May 27, 2024Paracentesis is a medical procedure aimed at obtaining fluid samples from the abdomen through a needle biopsy. It serves as a means to diagnose peritoneal mesothelioma.
During the process, a small incision is created in the abdominal cavity to insert a tube. The doctors then extract fluid from the peritoneum or the affected region and subject it to testing for mesothelioma. Additionally, this procedure can also provide pain relief for individuals with advanced peritoneal mesothelioma.