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refers to the surgical insertion of a shunting tube to achieve the continuous emptying of ascitic fluid into the venous system.

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What types of shunts are used for peritoneovenous shunting?

the Hyde shunt (1966-1974), LaVeen shunt (1974-1980), and Denver shunt


What types of complications occur with peritoneovenous shunt insertion?

Complications following peritoneovenous shunt insertion are common and include infection, leakage of ascitic fluid, accumulation of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue.


What type of dietary restrictions are there after peritoneovenous shunt insertion?

Once released from the hospital, the patient is expected to abstain from alcohol, and follow a low-salt diet and medication regime designed to control ascites.


What procedure is used in the peritoneovenous shunt insertion procedure?

the patient only requires a local anesthetic and a sedative. A long needle is inserted into the jugular vein in the neck, and is passed down through the superior vena cava.


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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.


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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?

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