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Review
. 1998 Aug;93(8):1379-80.
doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.1998.426_g.x.

A novel complication of peritoneovenous shunt: cardiac tamponade

G Dulai  1 , D Vora, A Hage, P Martin
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Review

A novel complication of peritoneovenous shunt: cardiac tamponade

G Dulai et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 1998 Aug.

Abstract

For the last two decades, peritoneovenous shunts (PVS) have commonly been used in the management of refractory ascites. However, these devices are associated with a wide variety of complications. We report a case of cardiac tamponade due to ventricular perforation by a PVS. Given the substantial morbidity associated with PVS, other therapeutic options should be considered before proceeding with PVS placement.

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