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.
This will hurt no more than a blood test. â¢ Special fluid goes through the catheter so arteries. show up well on the X-ray. â¢ X-rays are taken as the fluid goes through the artery. â¢ You may be asked to hold your breath or cough. â¢ By studying the X-ray images, the doctor can see any. problems with your coronary arteries. â¢ If you wish, you can see the X-ray pictures on the. screen during or after the test.