Your healthcare provider recommends that you have paracentesis. This is a procedure to remove extra fluid from your belly (abdomen). Read on to learn about the procedure and how it's done.
You have had a procedure called paracentesis to remove extra fluid from your belly (abdomen). Here's how to care for yourself at home.
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver problem that occurs when liver tissue is destroyed and replaced by scar tissue. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.
You are going home with a biliary catheter in place. This is a small, flexible tube placed into the common bile duct. It is used when this duct becomes blocked. These are some general guidelines on caring for your catheter.
A liver abscess is a pocket of infected fluid (pus) that forms in the liver. It is caused by infection from germs such as bacteria, parasites, or fungus. It must be treated right away to prevent serious problems.
