...abdomen to access the abdominal organs, including the stomach, liver, intestines, gallbladder, pancreas, and reproductive organs. The surgeon carefully examines the organs, tissues, and structures within the abdomen, searching for...
**Ascites: Understanding the Accumulation of Fluid in the Abdomen** **Ascites** refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity, the space surrounding the abdominal organs. This condition can...
...asymptomatic. However, in some cases, it can cause a mononucleosis-like illness, also known as glandular fever, with symptoms including: * Fatigue * Fever * Swollen lymph nodes * Sore throat...