Departments and specialties

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

Departments that treat this condition

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers are committed to improving diagnosis and treatment of ascites. Mayo researchers were among the first to identify nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Mayo researchers also are making significant contributions to understanding cirrhosis and developing improved treatments, including liver transplant for ascites.

Publications

See a list of publications about ascites by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.