title: Scintiphotographic evaluation of LeVeen peritoneo-venous shunt patency using intraperitoneal Tc-99m-MAA.
abstract: A simple method is described for assessing the patency of LeVeen peritoneo-venous shunts. Following the intraperitoneal injection of 5 mCi of Tc-99m-MAA pulmonary radioactivity is monitored using a gamma scintillation camera. Lung visualization indicates shunt patency, while lack of lung uptake implies shunt obstruction.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000601:surgery; D008105:Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / Q000601:surgery; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012709:Serum Albumin; D013667:Technetium
chemical_list: D012709:Serum Albumin; D013667:Technetium