Fatal disseminated intravascular coagulation after peritoneovenous shunt for intractable ascites
Matseshe, J.W.; Beart, R.W.; Bartholomew, L.G.; Baldus, W.P.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings 53(8): 526-528
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-6196 PMID: 682680 Document Number: 134111
Peritoneovenous shunt for intractable ascites was complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation, which resulted in the death of the patient. Attention is called to this potentially serious complication. The cause of disseminated intravascular coagulation occurring after peritoneovenous shunt is uncertain. Patients at risk for this complication need to be identified if this shunt is being considered.