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25 yr old male with history of recurrent malignant ascites from testicular cancer.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years old
Gender: Male
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What is the tubing on the Lt chest wall ?
The tubing on the left side is going from the peritoneum to the central venous system. It is a Denver Shunt.
Case Discussion
This is a peritoneovenous shunt (or Denver shunt) draining the peritoneal fluid in a one-way direction. It is used to treat refractory ascites.
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