<procedure> An obsolete operation involving insertion of the cut end of the saphenous vein into the peritoneal cavity in cases of ascites; the vein is inverted so that the valves prevent regurgitation of blood into the cavity while the ascitic fluid flows into the vein. ... Origin: veno-+ peritoneum + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(ve″no-per″ĭ-to″ne-os´tә-me) insertion of an open end of the saphenous vein into the peritoneum for drainage of ascites.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: vē′nō-per′-i-tō-nē-os′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. An obsolete operation involving insertion of the cut end of the saphenous vein into the peritoneal cavity in cases of ascites; the vein is inverted so that the valves prevent regurgitation of blood into the cavity while the ascitic ...
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