Garcia Vf, Howell Cg, Donna J. Barbot, Matthew J. Ziegler
Abstract
A ventriculoperitoneal shunt for infants has been successfully adapted to function in a reversed manner by sending ascitic fluid back into the circulation of the premature infant. This technique permits successful peritoneovenous shunting in the smallest infant.
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A ventriculoperitoneal shunt for infants has been successfully adapted to function in a reversed manner by sending ascitic fluid back into the circulation of the premature infant. This technique permits successful peritoneovenous shunting in the smallest infant.
Key concepts: Peritoneovenous shunt, Medicine, Shunting, Ascites, Shunt (medical), Surgery, Ascitic fluid, Derivation