Re: Denver Shunt Procedure (Peritoneo-Venous shunting)

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The web site makes it all sound so simple. I am sure it is not as

simple a procedure as they say. But it does make sense that it will

work. This could be the answer to help make Glenn more comfortable. I

am praying so hard that this works and it will make Glenn a lot more

comfortable. Ingrid

> If anyone is interested, I just found a great site for explanation

of the

> " Denver Shunt " procedure that Glenn will be having on August 29th,

assuming his

> pre-surgerical physical on August 19th is o.k.

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> _http://www.denverbio.com/physician_ascites_shunts.html_

> (http://www.denverbio.com/physician_ascites_shunts.html)

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> Anyone have any idea where the line going down the body might end

up???

> This has me puzzled. I think Glenn's, from what I understand goes

directly to

> the portal vein in the liver...this is what makes it even more

risky.

> Interesting, huh?

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> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

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