Hemodynamic Improvement After Peritoneovenous Shunting in Nephrogenic Ascites

The LeVeen Shunt: Mechanisms of Action, Indications and Contraindications to Its Use

“…Use of the PVS in such cases is limited to a few case reports [65][66][67] and the experience of LeVeen in 5 patients [8]. No complications after shunting have been described in this small collection and all were apparently suc cessful.…”