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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Ascites #Fluid ... #Gradient #Interpretation ... #Differential #Analysis
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... ) + ascites w/ PMN ... fluid protein > ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Secondary #Peritoneal #diagnosis
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... cirrhosis + TB, peritonitis ... Fluid Analysis: ... culture/ADA (TB peritonitis ... perforation), Serum
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... protein, culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... • Secondary Peritonitis ... #Diagnosis #Management