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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... ascites albumin ... #ascites #albumin ... #gradient #hepatology ... diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... and serum albumin ... • Calculate SAAG ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... , culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... diuretic-resistant • Medications ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #Hepatology