Peritoneal Fluid, Ascites, Peritonitis, and Paracentesis:
Trauma or surgery, bowel perforation, ulcer perforation, abscesses, cancer, tumors and other underlying conditions can cause peritonitis, an infection in the abdominal cavity. Abdominal paracentesis drains this fluid, which can also be sent to Microbiology and other areas of the lab for analysis.
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