title: Assessment of peritoneojugular shunts by direct roentgenographic examination.
abstract: The silicone rubber tubing of the LeVeen peritoneojugular shunt can be safely punctured with a 23 gauge needle. Radiopaque contrast material can be injected through the needle to delineate the cause of any obstruction to the venous tubing.
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones; D013679:Technology, Radiologic
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones