Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, ...

Methods: Patients with symptomatic ascites/pleural effusion for at least 3 weeks with a fluid amylase level of > 1000 S units/dl and underlying pancreatic disease were included. The interventions ...

Although not predictive of the development of SBP, the presence of bacterial DNA in ascitic fluid and serum is an indicator of a poor prognosis necessitating further investigation. [72] ...

Ascites, or fluid build-up caused by liver problems, can also cause abdominal distension. You can sometimes relieve abdominal distension with lifestyle and dietary tweaks. This symptom can also be ...

Sequana Medical NV has announced the US FDA approval of its Alfapump system for treating recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis. This approval marks Alfapump as the first active ...