Peritoneovenous Shunt

An operation for the continuous emptying of ascitic fluid into the venous system. Fluid removal is based on intraperitoneal and intrathoracic superior vena cava pressure differentials and is performed via a pressure-sensitive one-way valve connected to a tube traversing the subcutaneous tissue of the chest wall to the neck where it enters the internal jugular vein and terminates in the superior vena cava. It is used in the treatment of intractable ascites.

Year introduced: 1986(1981)

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Tree Number(s): E04.035.735, E04.100.814.750, E04.210.790

MeSH Unique ID: D010536

Entry Terms:

• Peritoneovenous Shunts
• Shunt, Peritoneovenous
• Shunts, Peritoneovenous
• Ascites Shunt, Peritoneovenous
• Ascites Shunts, Peritoneovenous
• Peritoneovenous Ascites Shunt
• Peritoneovenous Ascites Shunts
• Shunt, Peritoneovenous Ascites
• Shunts, Peritoneovenous Ascites
• Peritoneo-Venous Shunt
• Peritoneo Venous Shunt
• Peritoneo-Venous Shunts
• Shunt, Peritoneo-Venous
• Shunts, Peritoneo-Venous
• LeVeen Shunt
• Shunt, LeVeen

Previous Indexing:

• Ascites (1975-1980)
• Jugular Veins (1975-1980)
• Peritoneal Cavity (1975-1980)
• Peritoneum (1975-1980)
• Vena Cava, Superior (1975-1980)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Anastomosis, Surgical
Peritoneovenous Shunt

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Peritoneovenous Shunt

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
Peritoneovenous Shunt