Abstract:portal hypertension and non-portal hypertension etiology was 98.4%. In malignant cases the SACG was found significantly lower than non-malignant cases.SACG was able to accurately differentiate the malignant and non-malignant cases in 99.2% of cases at cut off value of 53mg/dl. Conclusion: In view of the good diagnostic efficacy, easy availability and cost-effectiveness, serum ascitic albumin and cholesterol gradientcan be an excellent parameter for the diagnosis of portal hypertension and malignant ascites res… Show more
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