Hepatic hydrothorax is a respiratory condition that affects people with cirrhosis and other serious liver issues. It occurs when fluid builds up in the pleural space. Hepatic hydrothorax is a ...

Fewer than 1% of all causes of ascites are attributed to conditions other than liver cirrhosis, cardiac disease or malignancy. In this case, the patient presented with massive splenomegaly and later ...

in Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Ascites due to Liver Cirrhosis Published in American Journal of Gastroenterology Ghent, Belgium – 7 January 2025 – Sequana Medical NV (Euronext Brussels: SEQUA, ...

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.

The liver is a powerhouse that carries out many crucial functions in our body producing essential proteins, hormones and cholesterol. It acts as a filter, removing toxins from the food we eat. However ...