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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
according to the serum ... gradient (SAAG) ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... Pancreatitis, Peritoneal ... Tuberculosis #SAAG
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Differential ... Diagnosis Table - Serum ... Ascites Albumin ... Malignancy • Peritoneal ... Diagnosis #Table #Serum
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Dialysis Associated ... Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... ) + ascites w/ PMN ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Peritoneal Dialysis
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... - Serum to Ascites ... fibrosis) High SAAG ... #Serum #Albumin ... #Differential #Analysis
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... Fluid albumin and serum ... • Calculate SAAG ... and check ascites
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... , peritonitis, peritoneal ... Fluid Analysis: ... perforation), Serum ... #workup #Differential
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... <1.1 g/dl): - Peritoneal ... ischemia/infarction #SAAG ... #Serum #Ascites
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
Peritoneal Dialysis ... Disadvantages Peritoneal ... from insertion sites ... #Peritoneal #Dialysis ... disadvantages #nephrology