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A Rare Case of Unilateral Pleural Effusion in a Pediatric Patient on Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis: Is it a Pleuroperitoneal Leakage?

  • Yoo, Sukdong (Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Jae-Yeon (Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Children's Hospital) ;
  • Song, Ji Yeon (Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital) ;
  • Lim, Taek Jin (Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Narae (Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Su Young (Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Seong Heon (Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital)
  • Received : 2018.09.15
  • Accepted : 2018.10.10
  • Published : 2018.10.31
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Abstract

Non-infectious complications of peritoneal dialysis (PD) are relatively less common than infectious complications but are a potentially serious problem in patients on chronic PD. Here, we present a case of a non-infectious complication of PD in a 13-year- old boy on chronic PD who presented with symptoms such as hypertension, edema, dyspnea, and decreased ultrafiltration. Chest and abdominal radiography showed pleural effusion and migration of the PD catheter tip. Laparoscopic PD catheter reposition was performed because PD catheter malfunction was suspected. However, pleural effusion relapsed whenever the dialysate volume increased. To identify peritoneal leakage, computed tomography (CT) peritoneography was performed, and a defect of the peritoneum in the left lower abdomen with contrast leakage to the left rectus and abdominis muscles was observed. He was treated conservatively by transiently decreasing the volume of night intermittent PD and gradually increasing the volume. At the 2-year follow-up visit, the patient had not experienced similar symptoms. Patients on PD who present with refractory or recurrent pleural effusion that does not respond to therapy should be assessed for the presence of infection, catheter malfunction, and pleuroperitoneal communication. Thoracentesis and CT peritoneography are useful for evaluating pleural effusion, and timely examination is important for identifying the defect or fistula.

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