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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Radiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/614846 |
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