Drainage Catheter Placement

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Ascites Drainage Catheter Placement

Ascites drainage catheter placement is a procedure to place a thin, flexible tube in your abdomen to help drain excess fluid. Draining excess fluid in the abdomen can help prevent pain and other problems from developing.
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT:

Any allergies you have.

All medicines you are taking, including vitamins, herbs, eye drops, creams, and over-the-counter medicines.

Previous problems you or members of your family have had with the use of anesthetics.

Any blood disorders you have.

Previous surgeries you have had.

Any medical conditions you may have.

RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS

Generally, this is a safe procedure. However, problems may occur, including:

Damage to surrounding nerves, tissues, or structures. …show more content…

If you need help quitting, ask your health care provider.

Plan to have someone take you home after the procedure.

Arrange to have someone help you with drainage at home in case you cannot do it yourself. Your health care provider can help you arrange for a home health service if needed.

PROCEDURE

You will be asked to lie down on an X-ray table.

You will likely be given a medicine that helps you relax (sedative) and a medicine that numbs the area (local anesthetic).

Machines will be used to monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level during the procedure.

The skin around the insertion site will be cleansed with antibacterial solution.

Sterile towels or drapes will be used to cover the abdominal area.

An incision will be made in your abdomen.

The ascites drainage catheter will be placed in your abdomen. An ultrasound will likely be used to help guide the placement.

An X-ray may be taken to make sure the catheter is in the right place.

The incision will be closed with stitches

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