Table 1.

Grouping of aetiology of ascites based on serum albumin ascites gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥11 /L	SAAG <11 /L
Portal hypertension	Peritoneal carcinomatosis
Cardiac failure	Peritoneal tuberculosis
Portal vein thrombosis*	Pancreatitis*
Hypothyroidism*	Bowel perforation*
	Nephrotic syndrome*

*Limited data^{27 283 284}