Urinothorax: An unexpected cause of pleural effusion

Urinothorax is an unexpected cause of transudative pleural effusion associated with obstructive uropathy. We present a case of urinothorax in a patient with congestive heart failure who had undergone percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The diagnosis was made after an unexpected enlargement of the pleural...

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Published in:European journal of internal medicine 2006-07, Vol.17 (4), p.300-302
Main Authors: Shleyfer, Elena, Nevzorov, Roman, Jotkowitz, Alan B., Novack, Victor, Avnon, Lone, Porath, Avi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Pleural effusion
Urinothorax
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Summary:Urinothorax is an unexpected cause of transudative pleural effusion associated with obstructive uropathy. We present a case of urinothorax in a patient with congestive heart failure who had undergone percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The diagnosis was made after an unexpected enlargement of the pleural effusion after treatment with diuretics.
ISSN:0953-6205
1879-0828
DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2005.11.024