Ascites grading (International Club of Ascites)
Gastroenterology and hepatology
Also known as: Aszites-Graduierung (International Club of Ascites) · Asit derecelendirmesi (International Club of Ascites) · Ascites grading (International Club of Ascites, grades 1–3)
What it is for
Grading of ascites in cirrhosis by amount, as defined by the International Club of Ascites (ICA).
Classification
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 (mild) | ascites detectable only by ultrasound |
| Grade 2 (moderate) | moderate, symmetrical distension of the abdomen |
| Grade 3 (large or gross) | marked (tense) abdominal distension |
Source
The management of ascites in cirrhosis: report on the consensus conference of the International Ascites Club
International Club of Ascites · Hepatology 2003;38:258–266 (Moore KP et al.)
PMID: 12830009
- Edition
- International Club of Ascites grading (Moore 2003), used in current guidelines
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