The Role of Ascitic Fluid Viscosity in the Differential Diagnosis of Ascites
oleh: Huseyin Savas Gokturk, Mehmet Demir, Nevin Akcaer Ozturk, Gulhan Kanat Unler, Sevsen Kulaksizoglu, Ilknur Kozanoglu, Ender Serin, Ugur Yilmaz
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| Diterbitkan: | Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01 |
Deskripsi
BACKGROUND: Ascites is defined as the pathological accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It is the most common complication of cirrhosis, which is also the most common cause of ascites. Viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid to deform under shear stress. Plasma viscosity is influenced by the concentration of plasma proteins and lipoproteins, with the major contribution from fibrinogen. To our knowledge, the viscosity of ascitic fluid has not yet been studied.