Disorders of the stomach, liver and biliary tract

Dr. Amit Miglani

Senior Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Endoscopist of Faridabad.

Disorders of the stomach, liver and biliary tractAscites is a common feature of severe chronic liver disease. Mechanisms of ascites and edema formation in liver disease include hypoalbuminemia, portal hypertension, and sodium and water retention. Rupture of the biliary tract causing bile peritonitis also is associated with abdominal fluid accumulation.