Subcutaneous edema as rare complication of abdominal paracentesis

Abstract

Abstract 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.

Keywords

• abdominal paracentesis
• ascites
• complication
• image