Abstract
Treatment of intractable ascites with the Denver peritoneovenous shunt was evaluated. Significantly better operative survival and postoperative shunt patency were seen in patients with class B disease when compared with those with class C disease. Postoperative shunt-related complications were common in both groups. Peritoneovenous shunting was not effective in treating patients with hepatorenal syndrome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 619-623 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | The American Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 144 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery