Clinical importance of circulating tumor cells in lung cancer patients. Association of the colon cancer recurrence score with treatments received in patients with stage II colon cancer: The Clalit ...

Ovarian cancer spreads intraperitoneally and forms fluid, whereby the diagnosis and therapy often become delayed. As the complement (C) system may provide a cytotoxic effector arm for both ...

Ascites is when you have too much fluid in your belly. It's sometimes caused by severe liver disease. (Photo credit: Zay Nyi Nyi/Dreamstime) Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the belly, often due to ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Background: Patients with severe forms of cancer are reported to have reduced concentrations of micronutrients in plasma due to the chronic ...

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009;24(9):1494-1503. With the application of molecular approaches, efforts towards measuring the bacterial load using DNA in SBP patients have recently been made. Although ...

Bile duct cancer can cause a buildup of fluid in the lining of the abdomen, called ascites. This can lead to abdominal bloating and discomfort. Bile ducts are part of the digestive system. They are ...

Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis. It happens due to the effects of portal hypertension and leads to fluid buildup in your abdomen. Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and ...

Abdominal swelling, swelling of hands and feet, shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness are the usual clinical features of a patient with ascites. Infection, causing Spontaneous Bacterial ...

1. Who is the specialist I should consult when I notice ascites? Ascites is treated by a gastroenterologist who will examine the patient first, and may then redirect the patient to another specialist ...

Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It can happen when the liver is not working properly. Fluid fills the space between the organs and the abdominal lining, leading to swelling and pain.