<unk>  (from Greek κεντάω, "to pierce") is a form of body fluid sampling procedure, generally referring to peritoneocentesis (also called laparocentesis or abdominal<unk>  in which the peritoneal cavity is punctured by a needle to sample peritoneal fluid. The procedure is used to remove fluid from the peritoneal cavity, particularly if this cannot be achieved with medication. The most common indication is ascites that has developed in people with cirrhosis.
Paracentesis
Peritoneal washing
Perihepatic packing
Thoracentesis
Methaniazide/thioacetazone
Peritoneovenous shunt
Lithotomy
Percutaneous hepatic perfusion