ASCITES Flashcards
1
Q
What can ascites be grouped into?
A
those with a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) <11 g/L
or
a gradient >11g/L as per the table below:
2
Q
What does a SAAG > 11g/l indicate
A
portal hypertension
3
Q
causes of SAAG > 11g/l
A
liver disorders
cardiac
other
4
Q
other causes of SAAG > 11g/l
A
Budd-Chiari syndrome
portal vein thrombosis
veno-occlusive disease
myxoedema
5
Q
Causes of SAAG < 11g/l
A
hypoalbuminaemia
malignancy
infections
other
6
Q
other causes of SAAG < 11g/l
A
pancreatitisis
bowel obstruction
biliary ascites
postoperative lymphatic leak
serositis in connective tissue diseases
