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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
serum ascites albumin ... gradient (SAAG) ... Pancreatitis, Peritoneal ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Gradient Ascites ... in the fluid • ... #Ascites #Fluid ... #Differential # ... Analysis
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... • Perform paracentesis ... Total protein • Fluid ... albumin and serum ... • Calculate SAAG
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Dialysis Associated ... Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... cephalosporin + albumin ... Criteria: Ascitic fluid ... #diagnosis #differential