[The peritoneal dialysis drain in the evacuation of pleural effusions. Technical aspects and indications]. / Apports du drain à dialyse péritonéale dans l'évacuation des épanchements pleuraux.

The authors report their experience of use of the peritoneal dialysis drain in the evacuation of pleural effusions. After describing the technique used, they report their results in the various indications for pleural drainage and then emphasise the advantages of this effective, relatively atraumatic and well tolerated technique.