Refractory ascites is defined as a lack of response to high doses of diuretics or the development of diuretic related side effects, which compel the patient to discontinue the diuretic treatment. Current therapeutic strategies include repeated large-volume paracentesis and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS). Peritoneovenous shunt (Denver shunt) should be considered for patients with refractory ascites who are not candidates for paracentesis or TIPS. This study presents our case series in the implant of Denver peritoneovenous shunt.
Percutaneous implant of Denver peritoneo-venous shunt for treatment of refractory ascites: a single center retrospective study
Rinaldi, L;
2017
Abstract
Refractory ascites is defined as a lack of response to high doses of diuretics or the development of diuretic related side effects, which compel the patient to discontinue the diuretic treatment. Current therapeutic strategies include repeated large-volume paracentesis and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS). Peritoneovenous shunt (Denver shunt) should be considered for patients with refractory ascites who are not candidates for paracentesis or TIPS. This study presents our case series in the implant of Denver peritoneovenous shunt.File in questo prodotto:
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