This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Sx, Subject name: Surgery
The Le-Veen shunt in ascites is done between peritoneum and: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cisterna chyli, B. Renal pelvis, C. Superior vena cava, D. Gall bladder
C: Superior vena cava
Answer: C: Superior vena cava 
Explanation: PERITONEO-VENOUS SHUNT A shunt is placed b/w peritoneal cavity & right Internal jugular vein (or) SVC. The shunt has valves which allow only UNIDIRECTIONAL flow. Fluid in peritoneal cavity due to refractory ascites is drained into systemic circulation. TYPES OF PERITONEO - VENOUS SHUNT: DENVER LE-VEEN MINNESOTA