Low gradient ascites: A seven-year course review

Table 1 Comparison of causes of low gradient ascites in age groups.

Causes Age (yr) group	TB		Malignancy		Other causes		Total
	Frequency	%	Frequency	%	Frequency	%	Frequency	%
35-45	3	11.1	13	48.2	11	40.7	27	100
46-55	11	38	13	44.8	5	17.2	29	100
56-65	21	51.3	19	46.3	1	2.4	41	100
>65	33	64.7	17	33.3	1	2	51	100
Total	68	45.9	62	41.9	18	12.2	148	100

P<0.0001, χ² = 39.3.