In contrast to LVP, which provides only symptomatic control and requires repeated procedures, TIPS efficiently prevents the formation of ascites and increases urinary sodium excretion by reducing ...

Ascites, also known as water retention in the ... While weakness and fatigue may appear in the early stages, the symptoms become more pronounced as the disease progresses and swelling in various ...

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 ...