In this context, the results of the study by Angeli et al. 1 suggest that treatment of ascites in patients with cirrhosis should be initiated with a combination of either spironolactone 2,3,4,5 or ...

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 ...

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a serious infection that occurs in patients with liver cirrhosis, particularly those who have developed ascites, which is the accumulation of fluid in ...

RETENTION of sodium and water is an important factor in the formation of ascites in cirrhosis of the liver, and the therapy of this condition usually involves measures to decrease the oral intake ...

Methods: A total of 70 patients were studied. Group I consisted of 30 patients with liver cirrhosis with or without ascites. Group II consisted of 30 patients with digestive malignant tumors with ...

The most common symptom of ascites is abnormal swelling of the abdomen due to excessive fluid build-up or retention. Other ...

Decompensated cirrhosis: This is the stage where most of the symptoms, like jaundice or ascites, occur. This is a very serious stage. In some situations, if you can manage the reason cirrhosis ...

Sequana Medical NV has announced the US FDA approval of its Alfapump system for treating recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis. This approval marks Alfapump as the first active ...

Sequana Medical Announces US FDA Approval of alfapump® for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Ascites due to Liver Cirrhosis The Company will be hosting a further webcast with key opinion ...