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 ...

Both cirrhosis and hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction can also manifest as ascites. Patients with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction usually present with bleeding from gastroesophageal ...

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 ...