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The diagnostic approach is mainly based on the biological study of ascites, especially protein concentration and albumin gradient between serum and ascites. In Western countries, tumors and heart diseases are the predominant causes, while developing countries are mainly co …
The diagnostic approach is mainly based on the biological study of ascites, especially protein concentration and albumin gradient bet …