Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Treatment of ascites is initially based on diuretics, but randomized studies assessing the efficacy of different combinations of diuretics are very scarce. Angeli et al. compared the efficacy and ...

Perhaps the ascites resulted from the swelling of the ... The unusual clinical course in this case is presented as a complication in the treatment of diabetic acidosis. It is hoped that this ...

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 ...

The FDA has granted premarket approval to Sequana Medical’s alfapump implantable device for the treatment of recurrent or refractory ascites due to cirrhosis, according to a company press release.

Treatment for ascites may depend on the severity of symptoms and the extent of the spread of cancer. To relieve symptoms of abdominal tightness, doctors may drain the fluid through a hollow needle ...

Treatment can be a little complex but focuses on reducing fluid retention and improving your overall quality of life. The ...

In contrast to LVP, which provides only symptomatic control and requires repeated procedures, TIPS efficiently prevents the formation of ascites and increases urinary sodium excretion by reducing ...

Sequana Medical Announces US FDA Approval of alfapump® for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Ascites due to Liver Cirrhosis The Company will be hosting a further webcast with key opinion ...