Tension hydrothorax due to ventriculopleural shunting

J Emerg Med. 1998 Jan-Feb;16(1):33-6. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(97)00238-2.

Abstract

Tension hydrothorax is rare, with few cases reported in the literature dating back to the late 1960s. We report a case of tension hydrothorax in a patient with a ventriculopleural shunt who improved dramatically after thoracentesis. The discussion includes a brief review of ventriculopleural shunts and pleural physiology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / surgery
  • Hydrothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Hydrothorax / etiology*
  • Hydrothorax / surgery
  • Male
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology*
  • Pleural Effusion / surgery
  • Pressure
  • Radiography
  • Thoracostomy / methods
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects*