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] ...

had infection of residual fluid collections. No patient died. Conclusion: Endoscopic therapy offers an excellent therapeutic alternative in patients with pancreatic ascites and pleural effusion.

Your abdomen (the area between your hips and chest) can grow larger than normal for many reasons, such as food intolerance, digestive disorders, and gut bacteria overgrowth. Ascites, or fluid ...

On physical examination during the present admission the blood pressure was 94/55, and the pulse 80; the abdomen showed ascites and a large umbilical hernia leaking fluid. Significant laboratory ...