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Radiological Insertion and Management of Peritoneovenous Shunt

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to report our experience of the management of complications following the insertion of a peritoneovenous shunt for intractable malignant ascites. From June 1999 to January 2006, 26 patients underwent insertion of a peritoneovenous shunt for ascites by interventional radiologists. We have used ultrasound and shuntography to assist in the diagnosis of the cause of shunt blockage. Successful techniques for the restoration of the shunt function include port- pumping, stripping of any fibrin sheath, and revision of either the venous or peritoneal catheter. The procedure was initially successful in all patients with continued patency until death in 17. A further four patients are still alive with a functioning shunt. There was one rapid postprocedure death resulting from pulmonary edema. Two patients developed pneumothorax, managed successfully with either a chest drain or aspiration. Shunt dysfunction occurred eight times in seven patients. There were five successful revisions in four patients. Overall, shunt patency has been maintained in 80.1% of patients. Shunt dysfunction is seen in a significant number of patients, but successful revision of the shunt can be achieved in the majority.

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  1. Radiology Department, St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, SW 17 OQT, London, UK

    M. J. Bratby

  2. Radiology Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital and St. Luke’s Cancer Centre, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XX, UK

    F. F. Hussain & A. J. Lopez

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Bratby, M.J., Hussain, F.F. & Lopez, A.J. Radiological Insertion and Management of Peritoneovenous Shunt. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 30, 415–418 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-006-0213-6

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