Ascites classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]
Overview
Ascites may be classified according to etiology into four groups include portal hypertension, hypoalbuminemia, peritoneal disease, and other diseases. Ascites is also classified based on the Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) as two subtypes include transudate - SAAG > 1.1 g/dL and exudate - SAAG < 1.1 g/dL.
Classification
Ascites may be classified according to etiology into four groups:
Ascites is also classified based on the Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) as two subtypes:
- Transudate - SAAG > 1.1 g/dL
- Exudate - SAAG < 1.1 g/dL