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{{SK}} LeVeen shunt | {{SK}} LeVeen shunt | ||
==Overview== | ==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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 6 February 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: LeVeen 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.