Open AccessFurther Experience with Peritoneo-venous Shunt for Ascites
Author(s) -
Harry H. LeVeen,
S Wapnick,
Saul J. Grosberg,
Michael J. Kinney
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-197611000-00007
Subject(s) - medicine , ascites , shunt (medical) , hepatorenal syndrome , ascitic fluid , chylous ascites , venous pressure , peritoneovenous shunt , surgery , hemodynamics
A specially devised pressure-sensitive valve forms the basis for a new peritoneo-venous shunt operation which delivers ascitic fluid continuously into the venous system. It is effective in ascites attributed to different causes. The procedure is simple and brings a long lasting relief with recovery in strength and nutrition and improved kidney function. Hepatorenal syndrome in ascites is reversed.