High-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Ascites & Bacterial Peritonitis (spontaneous & secondary)

Following the SOAP approach, we review Subjective, Objective, Assessment & Plan for Ascites & Peritonitis.

Exudative versus Transudative classification compared to new SAAG-based classification are discussed for differential diagnosis.

Values of SAAG in relation to Protein content, Cell count, LDH and Glucose and pH values as well as major risk factors are discussed to differentiate primary (spontaneous) versus 2ndary bacterial peritonitis. and management guidelines provided.

Needs some mathematical understanding of SAAG formula and couple exceptions to the rules (as discussed).