Study of Correlation of Serum Ascitic Albumin Gradient with Oesophageal Varices in Patients with Portal Hypertension in Chronic Liver Disease – Retrospective Study
Abstract
Background: The ascites analysis provides the etiology of portal hypertension, and elevation of the serum ascitic albumin gradient (SAAG) shows the accuracy of portal hypertension. Method: 90 adult patients with liver disease were studied. USG was carried out for the diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver. Blood examination included CBC, liver function test, a renal function test, and a coagulation profile; Child-Pugh scores were calculated for severity of disease, and paracentesis of ascitic fluid was performed. Ascitic fluid was analyzed for SAAG calculation. Results: In the study of esophageal varices, the grading of esophageal varices had a significant p-value (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Liver Disease and Transplantation
Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 01
- Publication date
- 25 January 2026
- Language
- EN