Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, other conditions like pancreatic disease, malnutrition, certain cancers ...

Chylous ascites (CA) is a rare condition caused by disruption of the lymphatic system, with the accumulation of milky ...

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 ...