Ascites The term Ascites defines fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity.The condition is also known as peritoneal cavity fluid, peritoneal fluid excess, hydroperitoneum or more archaically as abdominal dropsy.The abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of a fluid containing  large amounts of protein and electrolytes .Ascites may be accompanied by the general abdominal swelling,hemodilution,edema or a decrease in urinary output. Ascites is a complication of  cirrhosis, congestive heart failure,nephrosis,malignant neoplastic […]