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Record 1 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
  • Liver and Biliary Ducts
DEF

A pressure actuated valve surgically implanted in people with cirrhosis of the liver to rid them of life threatening fluids that collect in the abdominal cavity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses
  • Foie et voies biliaires
OBS

Modèle de valve de dérivation péritonéoveineuse, qui permet la réinjection permanente de l'ascite dans le système cave supérieur.

Spanish

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