Abstract
A simple method is described for assessing the patency of LeVeen peritoneo-venous shunts. Following the intraperitoneal injection of 5 mCi of Tc-99m-MAA pulmonary radioactivity is monitored using a gamma scintillation camera. Lung visualization indicates shunt patency, while lack of lung uptake implies shunt obstruction.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ascites / diagnostic imaging
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Ascites / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Liver Cirrhosis / surgery
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Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / surgery
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Lung / diagnostic imaging*
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Male
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Methods
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Middle Aged
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Peritoneal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
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Peritoneal Cavity / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Serum Albumin*
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Technetium*