| Literature DB >> 1520181 |
K K Lau1, B Arkles, A McKenzie.
Abstract
Hepatic hydrothorax is an infrequent complication of cirrhosis. The source of pleural fluid has been the subject of considerable speculation. A case of hepatic hydrothorax is discussed which illustrates a large diaphragmatic defect as the cause of ascitic fluid passing into the pleural cavity.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID： 1520181 DOI： 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1992.tb03109.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Australas Radiol ISSN： 0004-8461