Ascites may be classified according to etiology into four groups include: portal hypertension associated, hypoalbuminemia associated, peritoneal disease associated, and other diseases associated. Ascites is also classified based on the serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) as two subtypes include transudate - SAAG > 1.1 g/dL and exudate - SAAG < 1.1 g/dL.
Ascites classification
Ascites physical examination
Tumor lysis syndrome classification
Ascites laboratory findings
Cirrhosis classification
Chronic cholecystitis classification
Peritonitis classification
Gallstone disease classification