Tag: Abdominal drainage

According to the National Institutes of Health, ascites, a common reason for draining the abdomen, affects over half of patients with liver cirrhosis within ten years. Understanding **why would an abdomen need to be drained?** involves exploring conditions like liver disease, cancer, and infections that cause abnormal fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity.

An estimated 1.5 million Americans have chronic liver disease, a leading cause of ascites, which often necessitates a peritoneal drain. This critical medical device is placed into the abdominal cavity to provide relief and improve quality of life for individuals with fluid buildup.