Thoracoscopic and laparoscopic approach for pleuroperitoneal communication under peritoneal dialysis: a report of four cases

HIGHLIGHTS

• who: Teppei Hashimoto from the Department of Surgery, Kokura Memorial Hospital, u20112u20111, Asano, Kokurakitau2011ku, Kitakyuusyuu2011shi, Fukuoka, u20118555, Japan have published the research: Thoracoscopic and laparoscopic approach for pleuroperitoneal communication under peritoneal dialysis: a report of four cases, in the Journal: (JOURNAL)
• what: We herein report four cases in which thoracoscopic and laparoscopic approaches were effective for inspecting and treating fistulas responsible for PPC.

SUMMARY

Pleuroperitoneal communication (PPC) is a rare condition, with an incidence of approximately 1.6-10%, often forcing patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) to switch to . . .

 



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