Abstract
Introduction: SBP (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis) is a major problem of patients with cirrhotic ascites. Rapid and sensitive diagnosis of SBP is pivotal. Diagnosis of SBP is established by ≥250 granulocytes/µl in ascitic fluid. Recently, urine reagent strips for leukocyte esterase detection have been proposed as a faster, cheap and accurate method to detect elevated granulocyte count in ascites (Hepatology 2003;37:893–6).
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
