title: Recanalization of occluded superior vena cava for replacement of LeVeen shunt catheter.
abstract: Successful percutaneous replacement of the venous limb of a LeVeen peritoneovenous shunt with the use of angioplastic technique is reported. This method may be a first line of treatment in patients with intractable ascites and a failing shunt caused by chronic occlusion of the superior vena cava.
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging