ISSN:
1573-2568
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A diabetic patient with severe diabetic nephropathy and cirrhosis developed medically intractable ascites. A peritoneovenous shunt was inserted and a 4.7-kg diuresis followed, with improvement in ascites, renal function, and ambulatory ability. Prior to shunt placement, Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheterization provided useful assessment of cardiac and renal response to acute volume challenge. Primary renal disease is not an absolute contraindication to peritoneovenous shunt placement.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01072490
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