| Variceal bleeding is the most catastrophic complication of portal hypertension associated with cirrhotic and noncirrhotic forms of liver disease. |
| Hepatic hydrothorax is a complication of cirrhosis in patients with ascites. |
| A further complication is the very low status of woman in many of these societies. |
| The use of lavage alone at bronchoscopy avoids transbronchial biopsy with its complications of haemorrhage and pneumothorax. |
| Other complications include colic, founder, diarrhea, choke, abortion and transit tetany. |
| The sleeping sickness, encephalitis lethargica, spread around the globe, and its complications attracted the interest of neurologists. |
