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

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 ...

Researchers at Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) have led a study that evaluates, for the first time, 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 ...