Acute hydrothorax from peritoneal dialysis successfully treated with new dialysis regime

Hydrothorax is a rare and often unrecognized complication associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD). This is usually due to the presence of pleuroperitoneal fistula. Most nephrologist will choose to cease the peritoneal dialysis and rest the peritoneum. More than often surgical interventions include...

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Main Authors: Lim, Christopher Thiam Seong, Thong, Kah Mean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association Rawalpindi Islamabad Branch 2015
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43653/1/Acute%20hydrothorax%20from%20peritoneal%20dialysis%20successfully%20treated%20with%20new%20dialysis%20.pdf