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A milky appearance of the fluid can indicate lymphoma or malignant peritoneal ascites. Cloudy or turbid fluid can indicate possible infection or inflammation within the peritoneal cavity. Straw or light yellow colored fluid indicates more plasma-like and benign causes of peritoneal ascites. [3] Ascitic fluid, 7 litres, drained during paracentesis
This is used in the treatment of refractory ascites, bleeding from esophageal varices and hepatorenal syndrome. [12] [13] TIPS-related encephalopathy occurs in about 30% of cases, with the risk being higher in those with previous episodes of encephalopathy, higher age, female sex, and liver disease due to causes other than alcohol. [10]
Refractory ascites is characterized as ascites that recurs or does not recede post-paracentesis, despite diet control and diuretic treatment. [14] Uncomplicated ascites is more common, responsive to treatment, and exists in three grades: [15] Grade 1: mild, only visible on ultrasound and CT; Grade 2: detectable with flank bulging and shifting ...
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Ascites is most commonly a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. [1] It can also occur in patients with nephrotic syndrome. [3] [4] SBP has a high mortality rate. [5] The diagnosis of SBP requires paracentesis, a sampling of the peritoneal fluid taken from the peritoneal cavity. [6]
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The serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) is the most useful index for evaluating peritoneal fluid and can help distinguish ascites caused by portal hypertension (cirrhosis, portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, etc.) from other causes of ascites. SAAG is calculated by subtracting the albumin measure of ascitic fluid from the serum value.