title: Ascites.
abstract: Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It can be caused by liver disease, tuberculosis, peritoneal infection, pancreatic disease and malignancies. In the emergency assessment unit where I work, many patients are admitted with ascites, mainly as a result of chronic liver disease or malignancy.
authors.affiliation: Jersey General Hospital in St Helier, Jersey.
authors.forename: Lucy
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications*