Culdocentesis
Definition This procedure checks for abnormal fluid in the space that is just behind the vagina (cul-de-sac).
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Why is the Test Performed?
This procedure is done when pain occurs in the lower abdomen and pelvic regions, and other tests suggest that fluid may be present in the cul-de-sac. This test may be done when a ruptured ectopic pregnancy or ovarian cyst is suspected. The test is now performed infrequently because of the availability and effectiveness of ultrasound examinations to detect fluid in the cul-de-sac.
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