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How Can Excessive Fluid In The Abdomen Be Removed?
A family member has stage 4/5 kidney disease where dialysis is not an option due to aortic stenosis and age. Fluid is starting to accumulate in his abdomen and he has labored breathing. Is there a way to drain fluid that has accumulated? Thanks.
Mon, 13 Mar 2017
if it is ascites aneedle connected to dripset pipe is introduced under usg monitoring intonperitoneal cavity tillfluid comes and this should be done by an expert
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