Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS) creates an iatrogenic intrahepatic shunt a hepatic vein ... efficiently prevents the formation of ascites and increases urinary sodium ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Sequana Medical NV received premarket approval from the U.S. FDA for its Alfapump system to treat recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis. Data from the Poseidon pivotal study showed ...