 Paracentesis
"Paracentesis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A procedure in which fluid is withdrawn from a body cavity or organ via a trocar and cannula, needle, or other hollow instrument.
| Descriptor ID |
D019152
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.225.998.329 E02.309.805 E02.800.550 E04.237.667 E04.665.600 E05.200.998.329
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| Concept/Terms |
Paracentesis- Paracentesis
- Paracenteses
- Puncture and Aspiration
- Aspiration and Puncture
- Centesis
- Centeses
- Puncture and Drainage
- Drainage and Puncture
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Paracentesis" by people in Profiles.
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Longino A, Campbell B, Grimm E, Neumeier A, Fainstad B. Beyond the checklist: development and validation of a multidimensional clinical competency assessment tool for bedside procedures. Acad Med. 2026 Aug 01; 101(8):948-953.
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Wu X, Rabei R, Keller EJ, King B, Kothary N, Kohi M, Taylor A, Heller M. Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter vs Repeated Paracenteses for Recurrent Ascites: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2022 Jul; 45(7):972-982.
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Wu X, Keller EJ, Rabei R, Rockwell H, Beeson S, Heller M, Kothary N. Cost-effectiveness of tunneled peritoneal catheters versus repeat paracenteses for recurrent ascites in gynecologic malignancies. Gynecol Oncol. 2022 03; 164(3):639-644.
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Crowe B, Tahhan SG, Lacy C, Grzankowski J, Lessing JN. Things We Do for No Reason?: Routine Correction of Elevated INR and Thrombocytopenia Prior to Paracentesis in Patients with Cirrhosis. J Hosp Med. 2021 02; 16(2):102-104.
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Orlov M, Morrell ED, Dmyterko V, Hamerman JA, Wurfel MM, Mikacenic C. Endotracheal aspirates contain a limited number of lower respiratory tract immune cells. Crit Care. 2021 01 06; 25(1):14.
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Hirabayashi KE, Kalin-Hajdu E, Bever GJ, Vagefi MR, de Alba Campomanes AG, Cooke DL, Dowd CF, Kersten RC. Normalization of Congenital Venous Stasis Retinopathy Following Sclerotherapy of a Macrocystic Lymphatic Malformation. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan/Feb; 34(1):e19-e21.
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Wilson J, Ng L, Browne V, Lewiss RE. An Easy-to-Make, Low-Cost Ultrasound Phantom for Simulation Training in Abscess Identification and Aspiration. J Ultrasound Med. 2017 Jun; 36(6):1241-1244.
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Gaba RC, Parvinian A, Casadaban LC, Couture PM, Zivin SP, Lakhoo J, Minocha J, Ray CE, Knuttinen MG, Bui JT. Survival benefit of TIPS versus serial paracentesis in patients with refractory ascites: a single institution case-control propensity score analysis. Clin Radiol. 2015 May; 70(5):e51-7.
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Thomas JM, Musani AI. Malignant pleural effusions: a review. Clin Chest Med. 2013 Sep; 34(3):459-71.
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Sergew A, Olson AL, Schwarz MI. A 25-year-old woman with diffuse abdominal pain and shock. Chest. 2009 Nov; 136(5):1435-1440.
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