
Cancer Research UK, Diagram showing fluid (ascites) being drained from the abdomen CRUK 122, CC BY-SA 4.0
Abnormal accumulation of water in the abdomen. This complication of cirrhosis may occur in case of portal hypertension. Ascites are treated by drainage.
Cancer Research UK, Diagram showing fluid (ascites) being drained from the abdomen CRUK 122, CC BY-SA 4.0