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. 1979 Jan;148(1):93-4.

Assessment of peritoneojugular shunts by direct roentgenographic examination

E J Ring, E F Rosato
  • PMID: 758707

Assessment of peritoneojugular shunts by direct roentgenographic examination

E J Ring et al. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1979 Jan.

Abstract

The silicone rubber tubing of the LeVeen peritoneojugular shunt can be safely punctured with a 23 gauge needle. Radiopaque contrast material can be injected through the needle to delineate the cause of any obstruction to the venous tubing.

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