D-dimers and ferritin: Expanding the diagnostic panel for cirrhotic ascites evaluation
Objective: This study aimed to explore the diagnostic role of D-dimers and ferritin in ascitic fluid. We analyzed ascitic and blood samples from twenty cirrhotic patients, using the Child-Pugh classification to assess liver cirrhosis severity. Methods: Blood tests evaluated platelets, albumin, INR,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2023-07-01
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Series: | Romanian Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/rrlm-2023-0016 |