Chylous Ascites: Reassessment of Diagnostic Criteria in Patients With Portal Hypertension

Caroline L. Matchett, Puru Rattan, Joseph P. McConnell, Leslie J. Donato, Douglas A. Simonetto, Patrick S. Kamath

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION:The triglyceride (TG) threshold for diagnosis of chylous ascites in patients with portal hypertension remains uncertain.METHODS:Retrospective analysis of lipoprotein electrophoresis was conducted in 286 consecutive ascites samples.RESULTS:Ascitic TG ≥ 81 mg/dL is 95.4% sensitive and 94.6% specific for chylous ascites diagnosed by the presence of significant chylomicron population.DISCUSSION:The cutoff for chylous ascites diagnosis should be TG ≥ 81 mg/dL.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)364-366
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume118
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology

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