USG-Guided Diagnostic Tapping is a minimally invasive procedure that uses real-time ultrasound guidance to safely collect fluid samples from abnormal fluid collections for laboratory analysis. It helps diagnose infections, inflammation, liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, cancer, and other conditions causing fluid accumulation.
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USG-Guided Diagnostic Tapping is a minimally invasive procedure that uses real-time ultrasound guidance to collect a small sample of abnormal fluid from the body for laboratory analysis.
The procedure is performed to determine the cause of abnormal fluid accumulation, helping diagnose conditions such as infection, inflammation, tuberculosis, liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, or cancer.
Fluid can be collected from the abdomen (ascitic fluid), around the lungs (pleural fluid), the pelvis, or other abnormal fluid collections, depending on the clinical condition.
Most patients can return to light daily activities within 24 hours. Your doctor may advise avoiding strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for a short period.
Yes. Cytological examination of the collected fluid can help detect cancer cells and assist in diagnosing certain types of malignancies, although additional tests may sometimes be required.