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.
Causes of ascites due to liver problems include: 1  Cirrhosis describes a form of liver failure in which liver tissue that is damaged is replaced by scar tissue. 2  Acute liver failure can result in ascites.  Budd-Chiari syndrome is caused by the blockage of the hepatic veins (those that drain the liver).