The current standard of treatment involves invasive procedures that use a needle to drain ascites from the abdomen. The FDA based its decision on results from the pivotal POSEIDON study.

Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, ...

Both cirrhosis and hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction can also manifest as ascites. Patients with ... myeloproliferative disorders), intra-abdominal infections (e.g. omphalitis in children ...

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 ...