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.
Fluid in the Abdomen or Ascites. Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the space surrounding the organs in the abdomen. Cancer is one condition that causes ascites. Conditions other than cancer can also cause ascites. These include liver disease, blood clots, kidney disease, or heart failure. When ascites is caused by cancer, doctors call it malignant ascites.