Assessment of Enumeration of Various Causes of Ascites of Obscured Origin

Abstract

Background: Ascites, the pathological accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, presents a diagnostic challenge when its etiology is obscure. Differentiating between causes like tuberculosis, malignant ascites, and others remains critical for appropriate management. 
The utility of Diagnostic Laparoscopy (DL) in revealing the underlying causes has been emphasized, given its ability to provide visual inspection and obtain targeted biopsies under direct vision