Further experience with peritoneo-venous shunt for ascites.
A specially devised pressure-sensitive valve forms the basis for a new peritoneo-venous shunt operation which delivers ascitic fluid continuously into the venous system. It is effective in ascites attributed to different causes. The procedure is simple and brings a long lasting relief with recovery in strength and nutrition and improved kidney function. Hepatorenal syndrome in ascites is reversed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001201:Ascites / Q000601:surgery*; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000502:physiology*; D001835:Body Weight; D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000601:surgery*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers