PTU-003 Paracentesis: UK Trainees’ Practice, Experience and Attitudes

Abstract

Introduction Abdominal paracentesis is considered a relatively safe procedure 1 but serious life threatening complications are known tooccur 2 and practise guidelines often differ between centres. Moreover, in many European countries gastroenterologists are trained in the use of abdominal ultrasound and utilise this when inserting paracentesis catheters. Aim : To obtain a snapshot of current UK trainee practise and exp..