Tension hydrothorax in a patient with renal failure.
A patient with renal failure who received acute peritoneal dialysis rapidly developed a tension hydrothorax which required immediate drainage of the pleural space. Rapid identification and therapeutic intervention for this rare complication of peritoneal dialysis is necessary because of its life-threatening potential.
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.
Rossoff
L J
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors