Hepato-neuro lab

Ascite

Complication of cirrhosis.

Abnormal accumulation of water in the abdomen. This complication of cirrhosis may occur in case of portal hypertension. Ascites are treated by drainage.

Ascites and its treatment
Ascites and its treatment

Cancer Research UK, Diagram showing fluid (ascites) being drained from the abdomen CRUK 122, CC BY-SA 4.0