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MeSH Heading: Peritoneovenous Shunt
Tree Number(s): E04.035.735; E04.100.814.750; E04.210.790
Unique ID: D010536
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010536
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Ascites Shunt, Peritoneovenous; LeVeen Shunt; Peritoneo-Venous Shunt
Previous Indexing: Ascites (1975-1980); Jugular Veins (1975-1980); Peritoneal Cavity (1975-1980); Peritoneum (1975-1980); Vena Cava, Superior (1975-1980)
Public MeSH Note: 86; was see under VASCULAR SURGERY 1981-85
History Note: 86(81); was see under VASCULAR SURGERY 1981-85
Date Established: 1986/01/01
Date of Entry: 1980/05/15
Revision Date: 1997/06/20

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Concept UI: M0016365
Scope Note: 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.
Terms: Peritoneovenous Shunt Preferred Term
Term UI T031117
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1981); Ascites Shunt, Peritoneovenous
Term UI T031116
Date05/15/1980
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Peritoneo-Venous Shunt
Term UI T031118
Date05/15/1980
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)

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