Saucon Creek Arts Festival. June 03, 2017. 1890-92 Friedensville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015. 610-838-1199 | 610-838-1199. The Saucon Valley Conservancy and Lower Saucon Township invite the community to enjoy a free day filled with art, music, food and family fun during the 3rd Annual Saucon Creek Arts Festival at the...
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.
0. 0. Ascites is the excessive accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. For fluid to be detectable by clinical examination there has to be at least 1500 ml present (slightly less in a small, thin person, but significantly more in an obese person). Ultrasound can detect much smaller volumes (â¤ 500 ml).