title: Air embolism in association with LeVeen shunt.
abstract: Although the LeVeen shunt has been used in the treatment of abdominal ascites, it has not been without complications. Pulmonary air embolism secondary to colonic perforation occurred in a patient with ascites and a LeVeen shunt. This resulted in cardiovascular collapse and eventual death. Because of this complication, the LeVeen shunt should be occluded before entering the peritoneal cavity.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002432:Cecum / Q000293:injuries; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*