title: Percutaneous Denver peritoneovenous shunt insertion.
abstract: A simplified technique for insertion of a peritoneovenous shunt is described. By using a "peel-away" sheath at both ends of the shunt, the insertion is much quicker and less traumatic to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Weaver
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Wiencek
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Bouwman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000379:methods*