this called hepatic hydrothorax and is related to the liver disease, related to ascites fluid tracking up through rents in the diaphragm. this could be quite severe in some patients and be an indication for transplantation
if anything can be done to obviate the need for a transplant under any circumstances it is always best. sometimes a TIPS procedure can be performed to treat the hydrothorax.
Thank you sir.
He's at the age of 54, fat and diabetic. How safe is it to transplant at this age and is it actually recommended?
Regards,
Sachin Sanghavi