Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis Secondary To Peritoneal Venous Shunting H. Jane Bussey,M.D.,Webster S. Lowder,M.D.,and Fred J. Wolma,M.D.,Faca Galveston,Texas

Abstract

Peritoneal venous shunts are effec tive in providing lasting relief to pa tients with medically intractable as cites. Nutrition and renal function im prove. Reported complications are var ied. As far as we know, the complication of superior vena cava obstruction re ported here has not been reported be fore. Response to conservative therapy resulted in amelioration of edema of the upper trunk and face.