Urine in the pleural space – urinothorax causing massive pleural effusion as a rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Urinothorax is a rare condition which is defined as collection of urine in the pleural space due to retroperitoneal leakage of urine into the pleural space. It is a rare cause of transudative pleural effusion. It is usually obstructive or traumatic in etiology. It is a rare complication associated w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2022-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Respiratory Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2022;volume=11;issue=1;spage=64;epage=66;aulast=Khanduja |