| Variables | N | % |
| Macroscopic aspect of the ascite fluid |
|
|
| Clear | 4 | 2.1 |
| Chylous | 6 | 3.2 |
| Cloudy | 6 | 3.2 |
| Hemorrhagic | 24 | 12.6 |
| Yellow citrine | 150 | 78.9 |
| Ascites causes |
|
|
| Cirrhosis | 54 | 28.5 |
| Heart diseases | 35 | 18.6 |
| Nephrotic syndrome | 27 | 14 |
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | 25 | 13 |
| Chronic kidney failure | 20 | 10.5 |
| Peritoneal tuberculosis | 20 | 10.5 |
| Peritoneal carcinomatosis | 4 | 2.3 |
| Others | 5 | 2.6 |