Diagnostic and therapeutic management of hydrothorax in peritoneal dialysis
Hydrothorax is a rare mechanical complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) which often results in discontinuation of the technique.According to studies, its incidence is estimated at 1.6 to 2%.In the majority of cases, its location is on the right.It is secondary to the passage of dialysate from the peritoneal cavity to the pleural space through a d