Effective diagnosis and localization of pleuroperitoneal communication in a patient on peritoneal dialysis using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and pneumoperitoneum: a case report and literature review

Effective diagnosis and localization of pleuroperitoneal communication in a patient on peritoneal dialysis using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and pneumoperitoneum: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Pleuroperitoneal communication (PPC) is a serious complication that may necessitate the discontinuation of peritoneal dialysis. Accurate identification of the communication site is essential for successful thoracoscopic surgery. In this report, we introduce a novel approach that...

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Main Authors: Satoko Yamamoto, Ghahei Lee, Hirofumi Taniguchi, Tomoka Imanaka, Seiichi Yasuda, Kenji Nishimura, Yasushi Seki, Sachiyo Kogita, Yoshiyuki Susaki, Hirofumi Ota, Nobuyuki Kajiwara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-025-00615-w
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