Ascites is a distressing symptom that requires demanding treatments, such as taking diuretics, reducing dietary salt or fluid intake, and draining ascitic fluid out of the abdomen (paracentesis). It ...

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Paracentesis for malignant ascites is usually performed as an in-patient procedure, with a median length of stay (LoS) of 3–5 days, with intermittent clamping of the drain due to a perceived risk of ...

Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It can happen when the liver is not working properly. Fluid fills the space between the organs and the abdominal lining, leading to swelling and pain.

A case of a neonate with congenital chylous ascites is described. In addition to chylous ascites, an ultrasonographic scan showed a sludge ball within the gallbladder, which eventually progressed to ...

Malignant ascites can develop with late stage pancreatic cancer. Ascites involves the buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Doctors can drain the fluid to relieve symptoms, but fluid may return. Ascites ...

April 29, 2009 (Copenhagen, Denmark) — Alcoholic liver cirrhosis complicated by ascites and variceal bleeding has a strong association with mortality, according to data from a study of the clinical ...

Background: A 63-year-old Caucasian woman presented with intermittent, left-sided abdominal discomfort without other symptoms. Physical examination revealed massive splenomegaly and complete blood ...

Bloating and ascites can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is more common and usually goes away within hours to days. Ascites is more likely to be a sign of a serious ...

NICE has assessed the PeritX peritoneal catheter drainage system to help the NHS decide whether to use this product. Sometimes people with malignant cancer (cancer that has spread) get a build-up of ...

Clinical evidence shows that the PeritX peritoneal catheter drainage system is effective for managing treatment-resistant, recurrent malignant peritoneal ascites. It may improve the quality of life of ...