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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 273-274 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics |
Volume | 160 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology