Question: A 52-year-old female presented with worsening abdominal distension and a 15-pound weight gain during the past month. She has a known history of ovarian cancer that was unsuccessfully resected a few months earlier. The increasing distension has made breathing difficult. The gastroenterologist reviewed the prior records and performed an abdominal sonogram, confirming the presence of ascites. He also decided to perform a large volume paracentesis (removal of abdominal fluid, 49080) to provide the patient [...]
