Ascites

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Ascites

Ascites is fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity. Most common cause: cirrhosis (75%). SAAG ≥1.1 g/dL = portal hypertension. SBP (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis) is a life-threatening complication.

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Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue.Disorders of the peritoneum are not common. They include:Peritonitis - an inflammation of the peritoneumCancerComplications from peritoneal dialysisYour doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose the pr…

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