The gallbladder is one of the lesser-known organs in the body. It helps your body break down fatty foods in your diet and store the bile that the liver produces. Despite being helpful in these areas, some people can experience problems with their gallbladder, making daily life a challenge. The Vascular Institute of Virginia can […]
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Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement/Removal Tunneled peritoneal catheter insertion is performed as a treatment option for recurrent ascites (fluid in the abdomen). Patients with metastatic cancers or liver disease are typically candidates for this procedure. Patients with ascites due to cancer are able to have a tunneled peritoneal catheter placed to relieve their abdomen fullness, pain, and
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