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 ...

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 ...

Ascites, or fluid build-up caused by liver problems, can also cause abdominal distension. You can sometimes relieve abdominal distension with lifestyle and dietary tweaks. This symptom can also be ...

This funding will advance a groundbreaking study to address one of the toughest challenges facing gastric cancer patients—treatment resistance caused by malignant ascites. Malignant ascites ...