Massive Hydrothorax Complicating Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Nephron
- Vol. 34 (3) , 168-172
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000183004
Abstract
2 patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) developed massive hydrothorax. Further studies revealed preferential transfer of fluid from peritoneal cavity to pleural space in absence of a direct pleuroperitoneal communication. Hydrothorax resolved in both following a brief interruption in CAPD but recurred in one upon restitution of CAPD. In case of recurrent hydrothorax, pleurodesis or alternate dialytic therapy should be considered.Keywords
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