Pediatric Ascitic Tap (Diagnostic Paracentesis) procedures in Bangladesh

Fluid buildup in a child’s abdomen can be a sign of serious health issues. Pediatric Ascitic Tap (Diagnostic Paracentesis) procedures in Bangladesh help doctors safely remove and test this fluid to diagnose infections, liver problems, or other conditions. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud follow this procedure with the highest care, ensuring accuracy and comfort.

He completed his MBBS from Mymensingh Medical College in 2000 and MD (Pediatrics) from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka in 2010. In his 23 years of medical career, he has performed ascitic tap on many children, diagnosed the correct diseases, and provided the correct treatment.

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Pediatric Ascitic Tap procedures in Bangladesh

What is an Ascitic Tap?

An Ascitic Tap (Paracentesis) is a medical procedure where a doctor uses a thin needle to remove excess fluid from the stomach. This fluid buildup, called ascites, can happen due to liver disease, infection, or other health problems. The procedure helps doctors find out the cause of the fluid and provide the right treatment.

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Pediatric Ascitic Tap procedures by Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud

An ascites tap is a way that removes fluid from a baby's abdomen. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmudfollows a few procedures before doing this:

Preparing the patient: First, the patient is placed in a supine position with the head elevated. Then, their abdomen is cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
Locating the fluid: The doctor uses ultrasound images to find out exactly where the fluid is in the patient's abdomen.
Numbing the area: An anesthetic is applied to the skin to numb it so that the patient does not feel pain.
Inserting the needle: After the skin is numb, the doctor inserts a needle into the abdomen.
Inserting the catheter: At this point, the doctor inserts a thin plastic drain tube into the patient's abdomen.
Draining the fluid: The fluid accumulated in the patient's abdomen is drained into a bag through a catheter.
Removing the catheter: Once the fluid is removed, the catheter is taken out.

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Characterization of ascites

There are two types of ascites:

Transudative ascites: This occurs when the patient's SAAG level is greater than or equal to 1.1 g/dL (portal hypertension).
Exudative ascites: This occurs when the patient's SAAG level is less than 1.1 g/dL.

After removing the ascitic fluid, Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud tries to determine its cause and whether there is any presence of cancer.

Causes of ascites

Transudative ascites can occur for a variety of reasons. The causes are listed below:

Cirrhosis
Heart failure
Fulminant hepatic failure
Portal hypertension
Portal vein thrombosis

Causes of exudative ascites

There are several causes of exudative ascites. These are:

Peritoneal carcinomatosis
Inflammation of the pancreas or biliary system
Nephrotic syndrome
Peritonitis
Ischemic or obstructed bowel

Why choose Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud for an Ascitic Tap?

Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud has been treating all kinds of diseases in children for 23 years. He is especially experienced and skilled in the acetic tap method.

Experienced specialist

Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud is a skilled pediatrician with 23 years of experience in doing safe and accurate ascitic tap procedures.

Advanced techniques

He uses the latest medical methods to ensure precise fluid removal with minimal discomfort for children.

Safe & hygienic procedure

The patient's ascitic tap is done in a sterile environment to keep him completely free from infection and complications.

Compassionate care

He performs ascitic tap in such a way that children do not feel any pain during the procedure.

Accurate diagnosis

Dr. Salahuddin diagnoses the exact cause of fluid accumulation in the abdomen and provides effective treatment.

Trusted by parents

Many families in Bangladesh rely on his expert care for their children’s health needs.

Book an appointment for your child’s Ascitic Tap

The more accurately the ascitic tap is performed, the faster the patient recovers. Only experienced doctors remove fluid from the stomachs of children in a painless way. Book an appointment with Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud now to find out if this procedure is necessary to remove fluid accumulated in your child's stomach.

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Frequently asked questions

Fluid can build up in a child's abdomen for a variety of reasons. Doctors sometimes recommend an ascitic tap procedure to remove it.

Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud has been using the Acetic Tap method for 23 years. He uses this method to safely remove accumulated fluid from the stomach of children.

Before ascitic tap, the area is numbed with a local anesthetic, so children do not feel pain during its use.

The time needed for an ascitic tap depends on the child's health and the amount of fluid that needs to be removed. It usually takes 15-30 minutes to complete.

You can easily book an appointment by calling Dr. Mahmud's chambers at 09666-787806 or visiting it directly.