Ascites is categorized into the High and Low Albumin Gradient types, with increased and normal portal pressure, respectively. Five percent patients have Mixed Ascites. Less than 10% patients with ...

The patient initially presented with massive splenomegaly and hypersplenism. About 2 years later, she developed ascites. At this time, the SERUM-ASCITES ALBUMIN GRADIENT was 1.9 g/dl, with a total ...

Cirrhotic ascites results from sinusoidal hypertension and sodium retention, which is secondary to a decreased effective arterial blood volume. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) ...

Ascites is when you have too much fluid in your belly. It's sometimes caused by severe liver disease. (Photo credit: Zay Nyi Nyi/Dreamstime) Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the belly, often due to ...

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. It’s a common ...

Sterile ascites after ventriculoperitoneal shunting is rare and usually of unknown cause. 1 We describe a patient in whom an inflammatory reaction to silicone tubing used in the creation of a shunt ...

A 38-year-old white man presented with a 2-week history of abdominal pain and abdominal swelling. He had a long history of very mild asthma. Two years ago an endocrinologist diagnosed and treated him ...

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 ...

Ascites often develops as a complication of liver disease, causing fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Common treatments for ascites include reducing sodium intake, taking diuretics, and undergoing ...