G Surgiwear G GISAIM Peritoneal Shunt

– The G Surgiwear G GISAIM Peritoneal Shunt has a limited but definite place in the treatment of a patient who has ASCITES which is resistant to medical management
– It reduces abdominal girth and weight, improves plasma volume, and is associated with an improvement of renal function and a reduction of salt retention. In contrast, medical therapy seems to compromise renal function.
– Although the peritoneo‐venous shunt does not prolong life, it does improve its quality
– There are complications associated with its use and it should, therefore, be inserted with care.
– These shunts are available in 3 variants:
– I double valve
– II single valve, for Adult patients
– III single valve, for Child patients