Liver cirrhosis is the most common etiology of ascites, however, the patient had no risk factors for chronic liver disease and showed no evidence of cirrhosis on the liver biopsy. Cirrhosis was ...

The liver is vital for your health. Symptoms like unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, and nausea may indicate ...

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

SNUBBING Dry January and continuing to drink like it’s Christmas may seem like a great way to get through the dreary first ...

The liver was palpated below the umbilicus and was firm, smooth and moderately tender (Fig. 1). An x-ray film of the abdomen showed diffuse haziness, which was interpreted as ascites. Liver ...

Since TIPS is associated with other shortcomings, such as stent occlusion, risk of heart failure, and worsened liver function, patients with tense ascites are typically initially treated with ...

It happens in the late stage of liver disease and other conditions that ... like jaundice or ascites, occur. This is a very serious stage. In some situations, if you can manage the reason ...

Beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for managing portal hypertension for many years. However, they are effective in reducing portal vein pressure in only 50% to 60% of patients. The new ...