Sequana Medical said the first implantation of the alfapump in the U.S. at Mount Sinai Hospital received FDA approval for the treatment of recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis.

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.

Ascites often develops as a complication of liver disease, causing fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Common treatments for ascites include reducing sodium intake, taking diuretics, and undergoing ...

Malignant ascites can develop with late stage pancreatic cancer. Ascites involves the buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Doctors can drain the fluid to relieve symptoms, but fluid may return. Ascites ...

"Ascites in decompensated cirrhosis is a poor prognostic indicator, with a 50% 2-year survival, worsening significantly to 20% to 50% at 1 year when the ascites becomes refractory to medical therapy." ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results of a randomized control trial of patients with advanced cirrhosis without recent fluoroquinolone therapy ...

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New research has uncovered how lipid-rich fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, plays a central role in weakening the body's immune response in advanced ovarian cancer. The findings offer new ...