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Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) hydrothorax is a well-described, albeit uncommon, complication of PD. It results from movement of PD fluid from the peritoneal cavity to the pleural space across the diaphragm. It was first reported in 1967 by Edwards and…

Dialysate Leaks with Peritoneal Dialysis

Introduction Dialysis fluid leakage is a noninfectious complication of peritoneal dialysis, with reported incidence rates varying from 1% to 40%. Leaks are the result of egress of peritoneal dialysis fluid from the peritoneal cavity through defects created either during the…

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Hydrothorax and Peritoneal Dialysis

Dialysate Leaks with Peritoneal Dialysis