Paracentesis is a medical procedure that doctors perform to drain fluid from a person’s abdominal cavity. It is sometimes called an abdominal tap. Doctors refer to this buildup of fluid as ascites, ...

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 ...

Early findings suggest Aquadex as a potential solution to safely and effectively remove fluid volume for liver disease patients who don’t respond to diuretics MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE ...

The liver is a powerhouse that carries out many crucial functions in our body producing essential proteins, hormones and ...

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; surgery ...

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

Sanofi-aventis and Regeneron Announce Results from Phase 2 Study with Aflibercept (VEGF Trap) in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients with Recurrent Symptomatic Malignant Ascites PARIS & TARRYTOWN, N.Y.-- ...