Ascitic Fluid Analysis in the Differential Diagnosis of Ascites: Focus on Cirrhotic Ascites

Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity. Because many diseases can cause ascites, in particular cirrhosis, samples of ascitic fluid are commonly analyzed in order to develop a differential diagnosis. The concept of transudate versus exudate, as determined by tota...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical and translational hepatology 2014-03, Vol.2 (1), p.58-64
Hauptverfasser:	Huang, Lin-Lin, Xia, Harry Hua-Xiang, Zhu, Sen-Lin
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Review
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