Videothoracoscopic obliteration of pleuroperitoneal fistula in continuous peritoneal dialysis

Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Nov;62(5):1509-10. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)00544-9.

Abstract

Hydrothorax during peritoneal dialysis is a very tedious complication. Many authors have described techniques of performing diagnosis and therapeutic procedures to take care of these complications. We describe a method to perform diagnosis and therapy by videothoracoscopy. Videothoracoscopy permits identification and closure of the tiny flaws in the diaphragm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hydrothorax / diagnosis
  • Hydrothorax / etiology*
  • Hydrothorax / surgery*
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / etiology
  • Pleural Diseases / etiology
  • Thoracoscopy / methods*
  • Video Recording*