The procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted percutaneously into the space is called:

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The procedure described is the definition of pericardiocentesis, which involves withdrawing fluid from the pericardial space using a needle inserted percutaneously. A is incorrect because it is a general term for any procedure that involves puncturing a body cavity. B is incorrect because it involves making an incision in the abdomen. C is incorrect because it involves making an incision in the pericardium (the sac around the heart), which is a more invasive procedure than pericardiocentesis.

The Procedure in Which the Surgeon Withdraws Fluid from the Pericardial