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The differential diagnosis for ascites in a patient who does not have apparent cirrhosis is discussed. The use of the SAAG, and ascites total protein, in determining the etiology of ascites.
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Franco, J. (2023). Ascites in a Patient Without Obvious Cirrhosis. In: Sobin, W.H., Saeian, K., Sanvanson, P. (eds) Managing Complex Cases in Gastroenterology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48949-5_72
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