Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, ...

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 ...

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 ...