Open AccessSubcutaneous edema as rare complication of abdominal paracentesis
Author(s) -
Otsuka Yuki,
Nagaoka Hirokazu,
Nakano Yasuhiro,
Sakae Hiroyuki,
Hasegawa Kou,
Otsuka Fumio
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5116
Subject(s) - medicine , paracentesis , ascites , complication , effusion , surgery , edema , pleural effusion , radiology
Although ascites leakage to the skin is the most frequent complication after abdominal paracentesis, leakage to the subcutaneous space has not been reported. Here, we report a subcutaneous effusion after paracentesis suggesting ascites leakage. We should be aware of this rare complication due to the potential risk of dissemination.