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Robert W. Ikard, MD; John L. Sawyers, MD

Arch Surg. 1980;115(9):1125-1127.

Abstract
• Hepatic hydrothorax causes serious respiratory morbidity and is difficult to cure. Evacuation of ascites via peritoneojugular shunt should eliminate the source of the pleural fluid. However, this technique is not infallible. Obtaining pleurodesis by chemical or mechanical means may be necessary. Two cases were successfully treated with pleurectomy and tube thoracostomy, respectively.

(Arch Surg 115:1125-1127, 1980)

Author Affiliations
From the Surgical Services, Vanderbilt University, St Thomas Hospital, and Park View Hospital, Nashville, Tenn.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication May 5, 1980.

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