Severe “sweet” pleural effusion in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient
Introduction: Hydrothorax is a rare complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) which can progress quickly to cause acute respiratory distress. Case presentation: We present a 76 year-old female with a past medical history significant for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on daily...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Medicine Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007114000288 |