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.
Elevated levels of white blood cells may indicate infection and a low red blood cell count (anemia) may indicate bleeding in the GI tract. Urinalysis can be used to detect red or white blood cells in the urine, which can indicate diverticulitis. Liver function tests may be performed to rule out other conditions. When a definitive diagnosis cannot be made on the basis of physical examination and laboratory tests, imaging tests (e.g., x-rays, computed tomography [CT scan], ultrasound) may be performed.