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This document outlines the causes and characteristics of two types of ascites - transudative and exudative ascites. Transudative ascites is caused by increased pressure in the portal or hepatic veins due to conditions like cirrhosis, while exudative ascites is caused by decreased serum albumin and increased capillary permeability from things like infections or cancer. The types can be differentiated based on serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) levels, with transudative ascites having a SAAG >1.1 and exuda

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