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Abdominocentesis
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Abdominocentesis
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 43 - 45
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.1
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Abdominocentesis is used to obtain abdominal fluid for analysis or to remove abdominal fluid in some clinical situations.
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Figure A.1:
The approximate sampling site for single-site centesis is 1–2 cm caudal to the umbilicus and 1 cm ventral to the midline. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure A.1:
The approximate sampling site for single-site centesis is 1–2 cm caudal to the umbilicus and 1 cm ventral to the midline.
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Figure A.2:
The approximate sampling sites for a four-quadrant centesis approach are indicated by the black crosses (head is to the left; umbilicus is central). © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure A.2:
The approximate sampling sites for a four-quadrant centesis approach are indicated by the black crosses (head is to the left; umbilicus is central).