Background: Chylous ascites is a rare medical disorder in which chylous fluid leaks from the lymphatic system into the abdominal cavity. When a patient has a history of abdominal surgery, especially ...

HERNIA is known to be more frequent among patients with cirrhosis of the liver, especially with ascites, than among those without liver disease. Chapman et al. 1 reported a rate of 10 per cent in 58 ...

ASCITES is a problem frequently encountered and often unsatisfactorily treated. An adjunct in the therapy of ascites has been tried in a limited number of cases and has seemed sufficiently helpful to ...

Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the thin tissue lining the abdomen. Symptoms often appear late and can include abdominal pain, swelling, and feeling full quickly after eating.

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Background: Chylous ascites is a rare medical disorder in which chylous fluid leaks from the lymphatic system into the abdominal ...

The development of a new treatment room within a ward at Kirkcaldy’s Victoria Hospital has been helped by the Fife Health ...

Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis. It happens due to the effects of portal hypertension and leads to fluid buildup in your abdomen. Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and ...

Ascites is the medical name for a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). If the ascites is caused by cancer it can also be called malignant ascites. Symptoms can include your clothes feeling tight ...

Cancer can sometimes cause a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). The medical name for this is ascites (pronounced aye-site-eez). Treatments to remove the fluid or prevent it from building up ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...

Gas is a common cause for a swollen abdomen. Other causes may include irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones, or a buildup of fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites. A swollen abdomen occurs when your ...