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Portal vein bypass, also called portacaval shunting.In portacaval shunting, blood from the portal vein is diverted into the inferior vena cava (one of the main veins leading back to the heart). This is the most common type of bypass.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe surgeon makes an abdominal incision and finds the portal vein. Blood from the portal vein is diverted into the inferior vena cava.
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∙ 13y agoA mesocaval shunt connects the superior mesenteric vein (another part of the portal vein) to the inferior vena cava.
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What are the differences of Long shunt vs short shunt generator?
In long shunt the shunt field winding is in parallel to both generator and series field. In short shunt the shunt field is in parallel to generator only.
How do you use shunt in a sentence?
The word 'shunt' is both a noun (shunt, shunts) and a verb (shunt, shunts, shunting, shunted).Examples:He had to have a heart shunt put in. (noun)The engineer will shunt the train onto that track instead. (verb)
What is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
When a shunt drains to the abdomen
1.physiological shunt?
physiological shunt.
What is advantages of Aryton Shunt?
What is advantages of Aryton Shunt??
What is called when a child has value shunt caused of water in the brain?
The shunt used for a person who has hydrocephalus ("water on the brain") is not called a "value shunt". It is usually called a "ventriculo-peritoneal shunt" or "VP shunt" for short. Sometimes a "ventriculo-atrial shunt" or "VA shunt" is used instead.
Is shunt a Medical Term?
Yes, shunt CAN be a medical term.
What does a ventricular shunt relieve?
A ventricular shunt relieves hydrocephalus
Is VP shunt adjustable?
Yes, a VP shunt is adjustable.
What are the side effects of a VP shunt?
smoking with a vp shunt
Why shunt resistance is connected in the parallel?
Shunt means parallel only..................
What types of shunts are used for peritoneovenous shunting?
the Hyde shunt (1966-1974), LaVeen shunt (1974-1980), and Denver shunt
