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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... albumin gradient ... #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Albumin Gradient ... albumin in the fluid ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #Gradient #Interpretation ... #Differential #
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Total protein • Fluid ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #hepatology