Transdiaphragmatic herniation of peritoneal dialysis fluid post Nissen's operation: an unusual cause for a mass on the chest radiograph.
A child on dialysis for chronic renal failure and who had had a Nissen's fundoplication showed transdiaphragmatic herniation of the peritoneum simulating a right lower zone chest mass. The imaging and possible causes are considered.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, UK.
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Shaw
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D015314:Dialysis Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D015314:Dialysis Solutions