AMONG many surgeons and radiologists it is an axiom that the appearance of fluid levels in the intestine on a roentgenogram of the abdomen is pathognomonic of intestinal obstruction. Through the ...

Ascites is a build up of fluid in the abdomen (tummy). It can be caused by some types of cancer. It can also be caused by other health conditions. Doctors can treat or control the ascites. But ...

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.

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Learn more. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For more than two months, I have been retaining fluid in my abdomen. After many tests, I was diagnosed with nonalcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. My condition is static.

Ascites (pronounced aye-site-eez) is the medical name for a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). If the ascites is caused by cancer it can also be called malignant ascites. Unfortunately having ...

The iron damaged his liver and pancreas. He is not a candidate for a liver transplant. In this past year, he has developed fluid in his abdomen, and for many months now, 5 liters (about 5 ...

Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It can be a sign that ovarian cancer is spreading. Draining excess fluid from the abdomen can help relieve symptoms of ascites. If cancer cells spread ...

2). Through the translucent stretched abdominal wall, we saw a large volume of reddish-brown peritoneal fluid. Before entering the abdominal cavity, we withdrew 35 ml of fluid by syringe.

National Zoo officials said Monday that preliminary necropsy results from the zoo's recently deceased panda cub show that the cub had fluid in its abdomen and some abnormalities in the liver.

WASHINGTON — The tiny giant panda cub who died at the National Zoo on Sunday had unusual fluid in its abdomen and irregularities in its liver, the zoo’s chief veterinarian said Monday.