Determination of the optimal volume of ascitic fluid for the precise diagnosis of malignant ascites

Conclusion: We suggest a volume of 200 mL as the optimal minimum volume to confirm malignant ascites in patients with shifting dullness.

Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - September 25, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Feifei Zhang Zhenning Feng Yichi Zhang Zishuai Liu Xiaoli Sun Shizhu Jin Source Type: research