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{{SK}} LeVeen shunt; denver shunt | |||
==Overview== | |||
A peritoneovenous shunt is a [[shunt (medical)|shunt]] which drains [[peritoneal fluid]] from the [[peritoneum]] into the [[internal jugular vein]]. It is sometimes used in patients with refractory [[ascites]]. | |||
It is a long tube with a non-return valve running subcutaneously from the peritoneum to the internal jugular vein in the neck, which allows ascitic fluid to pass directly into the systemic circulation. | |||
==Complications== | |||
Possible complications include: | |||
*[[Infection]] | |||
*[[superior vena cava syndrome|Superior vena caval thrombosis]] | |||
*[[Pulmonary edema]] | |||
*[[variceal bleed|Bleeding from varices]] | |||
*[[Disseminated intravascular coagulation]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 6 February 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: LeVeen shunt; denver shunt
Overview
A peritoneovenous shunt is a shunt which drains peritoneal fluid from the peritoneum into the internal jugular vein. It is sometimes used in patients with refractory ascites.
It is a long tube with a non-return valve running subcutaneously from the peritoneum to the internal jugular vein in the neck, which allows ascitic fluid to pass directly into the systemic circulation.
Complications
Possible complications include:
- Infection
- Superior vena caval thrombosis
- Pulmonary edema
- Bleeding from varices
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation