Ascites Tap Treatment in India
About Ascites Tap
Key Highlights
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Provides rapid relief from abdominal discomfort, pressure, and shortness of breath.Offers crucial diagnostic information by analyzing the fluid's composition.Minimally invasive procedure with no large incisions required.Typically performed under local anesthesia, avoiding general anesthesia risks.Often done as an outpatient procedure, allowing for a quick return home.Guided by ultrasound for enhanced precision and safety./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnostic evaluation of new-onset ascites to determine the cause (e.g., liver cirrhosis, infection, cancer).
- Therapeutic relief of symptoms like abdominal distension, pain, or respiratory compromise due to large-volume ascites.
- Suspected spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), a serious infection of the ascitic fluid.
- Management of refractory ascites that does not respond adequately to diuretic medication.
- Evaluation for malignant ascites in patients with known or suspected cancer.
How to prepare
- Review of medical history, medications (especially blood thinners), and allergies with the gastroenterologist.
- Blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC) and coagulation profile, to check for bleeding risk.
- An ultrasound scan is usually performed beforehand to map the fluid and identify a safe entry point.
- Patients may be asked to fast for a few hours before the procedure.
- Emptying the bladder just before the procedure to reduce risk of injury.
- Signing a consent form after the procedure, risks, and benefits are explained.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or hematoma at the puncture site.
- Infection (peritonitis) at the site or within the abdominal cavity.
- Accidental puncture of the bowel, bladder, or a blood vessel (rare with ultrasound guidance).
- Persistent leakage of ascitic fluid from the puncture site.
- Hypotension (low blood pressure) or kidney dysfunction after removing a large volume of fluid, often managed with albumin infusion.
- Localized pain or discomfort during or after the procedure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse) are monitored for a few hours post-procedure.
- The puncture site is covered with a sterile dressing; keep it clean and dry for 24 hours.
- Patients can usually resume normal diet and activities shortly after, as advised by the doctor.
- Report any signs of infection (fever, increased redness/pain at site), severe abdominal pain, dizziness, or continued fluid leakage.
- Follow-up is essential to discuss the fluid analysis results and plan long-term management of the underlying condition.
- For large-volume taps, intravenous albumin may be given to help maintain blood volume and kidney function.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ascites tap in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ascites tap in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, Manipal Hospital Baner, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform ascites tap. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for ascites tap compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Ascites Tap in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ascites tap.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Myra Bhatia, a 68-year-old retired school...
Myra Bhatia, a 68-year-old retired school principal, had been managing non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) for five years. Over the past month, she developed a rapidly distending abdomen, making it difficult to breathe when lying down and causing significant discomfort. Her ankles were swollen, and she felt constantly full after just a few bites of food. Her gastroenterologist, Dr. Sharma, explained that fluid (ascites) had accumulated in her abdomen due to her liver disease and needed to be drained both for her comfort and to test for infection. During the paracentesis, Myra was anxious but the local anesthetic made the procedure mostly painless; she felt immense relief as the fluid was withdrawn. Post-procedure, her breathing improved immediately, and the abdominal pressure was gone. She felt emotionally drained from the progression of her disease but profoundly grateful for the physical relief, allowing her to sleep through the night for the first time in weeks.
Gastroenterologists for Ascites Tap
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform ascites tap and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 25 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 34 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 20 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 39 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 8 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 14 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 18 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 49 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 32 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 30 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 30 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai