Saucon Creek Arts Festival. June 03, 2017. 1890-92 Friedensville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015. 610-838-1199 | 610-838-1199. The Saucon Valley Conservancy and Lower Saucon Township invite the community to enjoy a free day filled with art, music, food and family fun during the 3rd Annual Saucon Creek Arts Festival at the...
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.
To diagnose ascites, the doctor may examine your abdomen and ask you about any recent symptoms. The following tests may help diagnose ascites: 1  X-ray, which is a picture of the inside of the body. 2  Ultrasound, which uses sound waves to create a picture of the inside of the body. 3  Computerized tomography (CT or CAT) scan, which creates a three-dimensional picture of the inside of the body with an x-ray machine.