Clinical Utility of Ultrasound Guidance and Skin Markings in Paracentesis

Findings suggest that this procedure provides limited clinical value, and consideration should be given to discontinuing its routine use in favour of immediate US-guided ascitic drainage.

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Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences
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2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1503_25
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Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
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Clinical Utility of Ultrasound Guidance and Skin Markings in Paracentesis

Wishvan Ravindran, RanjitS Ambad, Eric Auyoung, Kenny Ha
Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences
Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
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Clinical Utility of Ultrasound Guidance and Skin Markings in Paracentesis

Wishvan Ravindran, RanjitS Ambad, Eric Auyoung, Kenny Ha
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Abstract

Findings suggest that this procedure provides limited clinical value, and consideration should be given to discontinuing its routine use in favour of immediate US-guided ascitic drainage.

Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied SciencesVol. 18(Suppl 1)
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (GB), Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN), Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (IN), Princess Alexandra Hospital (GB)
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