Linz distinguished new forms of authoritarianism from personalistic dictatorships and totalitarian states, taking Francoist Spain as an example.
The most common cause of ascites is advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. Approximately 80% of the ascites cases are thought to be due to cirrhosis. Although the exact mechanism of ascites development is not completely understood, most theories suggest portal hypertension (increased pressure in the liver blood flow) as the main contributor.
People with cancer can develop ascites for different reasons. 1  It may be caused by: 2  cancer cells that spread to and irritate the thin membrane that lines the inner wall of the abdomen (called the peritoneum) 3  tumours that block the lymphatic system so lymph fluid canât flow properly.