Surgical correction of hydrothorax complicating pediatric peritoneal dialysis.
Perit Dial Int
; 41(1): 122-124, 2021 01.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32431210
Hydrothorax complicating continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) is an uncommon event. Its presentation may occur shortly after or years after initiation of dialysis. Surgical intervention offers the advantage of direct visualization and repair of the diaphragmatic defect. Video assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) has been increasingly used in identifying these defects to facilitate this repair. We present 2 pediatric cases who underwent successful direct surgical repair of diaphragmatic defects using VATS with return to CCPD. Initial approach with VATS should be strongly considered in patients in whom a lifetime change in modality has significant repercussions.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Peritoneal Dialysis
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Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
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Hydrothorax
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Kidney Failure, Chronic
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Perit Dial Int
Journal subject:
NEFROLOGIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United States