Diaphragmatic fenestrations seen after peritoneal dialysis catheter placement: A rare cause of hydrothorax

J Vasc Access. 2020 Sep;21(5):785-789. doi: 10.1177/1129729819881015. Epub 2019 Oct 17.

Abstract

This case report summarizes the clinical course of a patient who developed diaphragmatic fenestrations leading to hydrothorax after the initiation of peritoneal dialysis. We will discuss the interesting disease process in the setting of patient presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome.

Keywords: Hydrothorax; catheters; dialysis; dialysis access; diaphragm fenestration; peritoneal catheter; peritoneal dialysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / etiology*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Hydrothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Hydrothorax / etiology*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / physiopathology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / instrumentation
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome