Title: Paracentesis A Diagnostic Adjuvant in Abdominal Emergency
Authors: Prof. (Dr) Braja Mohan Mishra, Dr Rabi Narayan Guru, Dr Biswajeet Pusty
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i1.77
Abstract
Introduction: Peritoneal paracentesisis safe procedure in case of abdomen emergency in both traumatic and non traumatic cases.
Materials & Methods: All patients who present with acute abdomen including traumatic cases and non traumatic cases except obstruction cases were included .A total no 100 cases (80non-traumatic case and 20 traumatic cases) were studied during this period
Results: In present study of 100c ases we could aspirate the characteristic fluid in 78 cases. The most common type of fluid was billous in 40cases.Haemorrhagic in 20 cases and restarepurulent and feculent. All aspirated fluid sent for culture and sensitive test
Conclusion: Peritoneal Paracentesis is a diagnostic aid in acute abdomen in limited resource area.
Keywords: peritoneal Paracentesis, acute abdomen billous fluid.
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