Gastroenterology · UKMLA & AKT
Ascites
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise ascites — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Ascites is pathological free fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG = serum albumin minus ascitic albumin, measured same day) is the key classification tool - SAAG ≥11 g/L confirms portal hypertension as the cause.
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