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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 ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #ascites #albumin ... #differential #
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #SAAG #Ascites ... #Fluid #Serum #Albumin ... Interpretation #Differential
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... and serum albumin ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Differential # ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... associated with bowel ischemia ... #Serum #Ascites ... Diagnosis #hepatology