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  • Title: [99mTc-MAA peritoneal scintigraphy in pleuroperitoneal comunication in peritoneal dialysis patients].
    Author: Hernández Martínez AC, Marín Ferrer MD, Coronado Poggio M, Escabias Del Pozo C, Coya Viña J, Martín Curto L.
    Journal: Rev Esp Med Nucl; 2010; 29(2):84-6. PubMed ID: 20117860.
    Abstract:
    Peritoneal dialysis is a fully-contrasted alternative for the treatment of end-stage renal disease although it is not exempt of complications. Peritonitis and exit-site infections are among the most frequent complications found. Pleural effusion secondary to pleuroperitoneal communication (PPC) is a serious and uncommon complication in these patients. We present the case of a 50-year old man diagnosed of end-stage renal disease undergoing treatment with peritoneal dialysis who presented progressive dyspnea and right pleural effusion. The peritoneal scintigraphy with (99m)Tc-MAA makes it possible to confirm communication of intraperitoneal dialysis fluid to the pleural cavity.
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