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Right-sided endocarditis complicating peritoneovenous shunting for ascites
Archives of Internal Medicine
|September 1, 1983
Summary
Peritoneovenous shunts (PVS) can lead to staphylococcal endocarditis in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis. The shunt
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Alcoholic cirrhosis poses significant health risks, including complications from medical devices.
- Peritoneovenous shunts (PVS) are used to manage ascites but carry potential risks.