Peritoneovenous shunting for ascites.
Copyright policy )Peritoneovenous shunting for ascites.
The peritoneovenous shunt of LeVeen can be safely performed under local anesthesia in patients with advanced cirrhosis and ascites. The results of the technique described have proved satisfactory in 25 diuretic resistant ascites in selected patients. The rapid, downhill course of the patient with severe hepatic encephalopathy or coma is probably unchanged by the presence of the valve. Eighteen surviving patients discharged with shunts in place are under continuing study.
Adult, Liver Cirrhosis, Male, Postoperative Care, Ascites, Middle Aged, Catheterization, Preoperative Care, Methods, Ascitic Fluid, Humans, Jugular Veins, Peritoneal Cavity
Adult, Liver Cirrhosis, Male, Postoperative Care, Ascites, Middle Aged, Catheterization, Preoperative Care, Methods, Ascitic Fluid, Humans, Jugular Veins, Peritoneal Cavity
selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources.This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).44 popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.Average influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).Top 1% impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.Top 10%
Citations provided by BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!