Rupture and migration of the venous segment of LeVeen shunt: an unreported complication.
The LeVeen peritoneovenous shunt has been used for nearly 20 yr in the treatment of refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis. However, the technique encompasses a high incidence of serious complications. We report the case of a 59-yr-old man presenting with right pulmonary artery embolization caused by ruptured venous segment of a LeVeen shunt. After localizing it arteriographically, we were able to satisfactorily remove the segment by tying it up with a catheter introduced through the femoral vein.
Planas
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Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain.
Domènech
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Montañà
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Pilar Rodriguez
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Rodriguez
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Cabré
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Gassull
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D004868:Equipment Failure; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents