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Ultrasound documentation of diaphragmatic rent in hepatic hydrothorax |
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| Authors: | E P Raju P N Rao J Venkateswarlu S Subhashini |
| Abstract: | Two patients with alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver with ascites were evaluated for the pathogenesis of right sided massive pleural effusion. The clinical course of events suggested a large communication between the peritoneal space and right pleural cavity. Real time ultrasonography revealed evidence of a tear in the right hemidiaphragm. The role of ultrasound in the documentation of cause of hydrothorax in chronic liver disease is highlighted. |
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