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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
according to the serum ... ascites albumin ... Pancreatitis, Peritoneal ... gradient #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Dialysis Associated ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Peritoneal Dialysis ... #diagnosis #differential ... #ascites
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum ... #Fluid #Serum # ... Albumin #Gradient #Interpretation ... #Differential # ... Analysis
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... , peritonitis, peritoneal ... Fluid Analysis: ... perforation), Serum ... #workup #Differential