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  • Title: Surgical treatment of massive hydrothorax complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
    Author: Allen SM, Matthews HR.
    Journal: Clin Nephrol; 1991 Dec; 36(6):299-301. PubMed ID: 1769142.
    Abstract:
    Acute hydrothorax is a well-recognized complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and is often regarded as a contraindication to its use. We report three cases treated by surgical closure of a communication between the peritoneal and pleural cavities enabling CAPD to continue successfully. This is a simple, safe and effective procedure which merits wider use as an alternative to transferring the patient to permanent hemodialysis.
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