Abdominal distention is common and may indicate the presence of serious intra-abdominal or systemic disease
-CAUSAL CONDITIONS
1. Ascites (in average adult,>1.5 L required for clinical diagnosis) a. High albumin gradient (>11g/L serum to fluid albumin ratio) i. Portal hypertension (approx. 80% of patients with ascites) ii. Congestive heart failure (<5%>
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