title: [Peritoneo-venous ascite drainage using the Le Veen shunt].
abstract: Ascites drainage by using the Le Veen shunt should be attempted after other treatments have failed. A silicon catheter connects the intraperitoneal space with the vena cava superior via a jugular vein. According to our own observations, misleading may occur during the insertion of the venous part of the catheter into the vena jugularis externa. Later, a thrombosis may occur. Intra- or postoperative roentgen controls for corrections or replacements seem advisable.
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
vernacular_title: Peritoneovenöse Ascitesdrainage mit dem Le Veen-shunt.