A 46-year-old woman was admitted to hospital with shortness of breath and right-sided chest pain. Physical examination suggested an abnormality in the right lung; a chest computed tomographic (CT) ...

Sterile ascites after ventriculoperitoneal shunting is rare and usually of unknown cause. 1 We describe a patient in whom an inflammatory reaction to silicone tubing used in the creation of a shunt ...

Ascites usually occurs when the liver stops working properly, leading to a build up of fluid in the abdominal area. A doctor may diagnose ascites when more than 25 milliliters (mL) of fluid builds up ...

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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 73-year-old woman presented with complaints of ongoing weight loss and intermittent abdominal discomfort. CT ...

Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...