Abstract: Introduction: The term ascites is derived from the Greek word "ASKOS" (bladder, belly, bag) and denotes the presence of excessive fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Many diseases are known to lead to the formation of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity. Basically the causes of ascites may be grouped into those conditions in which the pathological process does not directly affect the peritoneum and those in which the peritoneum itself is involved. The evaluation of a patient with ascites requires that the cause of the ascites to be established. In most cases ascites appears as part of a well-recognized illness such as cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, nephrosis or disseminated carcinomatosis, in these situations the physician should determine that the development of ascites is indeed a consequence of the basic......
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