Pleuroperitoneal Leak: An Unusual Cause of Acute Shortness of Breath in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

Introduction. Pleuroperitoneal leak is an uncommon complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), with an estimated incidence of 1.6%. It should be suspected in these patients when they present with recurrent unilateral pleural effusions and/or acute shortness of breath following...

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Main Authors: D. P. Ramaema, P. Mpikashe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/614846
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