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Pleuroperitoneal Leak as an Uncommon Cause of Pleural Effusion in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Dang, Minh Huan
Mathew, Mathew
Raj, Rajesh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pleural effusions are frequently seen in patients on dialysis.
A pleuroperitoneal leak or communication is a rare but important cause of pleural effusion in patients on peritoneal dialysis.
This diagnosis can be made with a combination of biochemical tests and radiological modalities, in the absence of a gold standard diagnostic test.
In addition to thoracocentesis, treatment often involves cessation of peritoneal dialysis and transition to hemodialysis.
We describe a case of an 80-year-old man who presented with unilateral right-sided pleural effusion.
He underwent therapeutic thoracocentesis and was subsequently diagnosed with a pleuroperitoneal leak through pleural fluid analysis.
Peritoneal dialysis was ceased, and he transitioned temporarily to hemodialysis.
He was subsequently treated with talc pleurodesis and successfully recommenced on peritoneal dialysis at six weeks after operation.
In our report, we also review diagnostic imaging modalities, as well as advantages and disadvantages of each modality.
A pleuroperitoneal leak is a rare but important complication of peritoneal dialysis and needs consideration in any patient on peritoneal dialysis presenting with unilateral pleural effusion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dang, Minh Huan& Mathew, Mathew& Raj, Rajesh. 2020. Pleuroperitoneal Leak as an Uncommon Cause of Pleural Effusion in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148822
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dang, Minh Huan…[et al.]. Pleuroperitoneal Leak as an Uncommon Cause of Pleural Effusion in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148822
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dang, Minh Huan& Mathew, Mathew& Raj, Rajesh. Pleuroperitoneal Leak as an Uncommon Cause of Pleural Effusion in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148822
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148822