Massive hydrothorax complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
2 patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) developed massive hydrothorax. Further studies revealed preferential transfer of fluid from peritoneal cavity to pleural space in absence of a direct pleuroperitoneal communication. Hydrothorax resolved in both following a brief interruption in CAPD but recurred in one upon restitution of CAPD. In case of recurrent hydrothorax, pleurodesis or alternate dialytic therapy should be considered.
D000328:Adult; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000378:metabolism; D012008:Recurrence
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes