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What is a USG GUIDED TAPPING?

USG-Guided Tapping is a minimally invasive procedure that uses real-time ultrasound guidance to safely drain abnormal fluid collections from the body or obtain fluid samples for laboratory analysis. It helps diagnose and treat conditions such as ascites, pleural effusion, abscesses, cysts, and other fluid collections.

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Also known as/ Other names: Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration, USG Guided Fluid Aspiration, Ultrasound-Guided Fluid Tapping, Image-Guided Fluid Drainage, Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration
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Recommended for: M/F/Others
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Reports: Within 24 working hrs

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FAQs

What is USG-Guided Tapping?

USG-Guided Tapping is a minimally invasive procedure that uses real-time ultrasound guidance to safely drain abnormal fluid collections or obtain fluid samples for laboratory analysis.

Why is USG-Guided Tapping performed?

This procedure is performed to relieve symptoms caused by excess fluid and to help diagnose conditions such as infection, inflammation, cancer, or other diseases affecting the body.

What types of fluid collections can be drained?

USG-Guided Tapping can be used to drain ascitic fluid (abdomen), pleural fluid (around the lungs), pelvic fluid, abscesses, cysts, and other abnormal fluid collections, depending on the location.

Can fluid build up again after tapping?

Yes. In some conditions, fluid may reaccumulate over time. Your doctor will determine whether repeat drainage or additional treatment is necessary.

Can USG-Guided Tapping be performed for both diagnosis and treatment?

Yes. It can be performed to relieve symptoms by draining excess fluid (therapeutic tapping) and to collect fluid for laboratory analysis (diagnostic tapping).

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