John has severe ascites due to advanced cirrhosis. He is scheduled to undergo a procedure that will use a surgical puncture to draw excess fluid out of his abdomen. What is this procedure called?

A) shock-wave lithotripsy
B) paracentesis
C) peritoneovenous shunt
D) peristenotic aspiration


B

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