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1. Resolution of hepatic hydrothorax after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement.

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Haskal ZJ and Zuckerman J

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Chest Tubes, Esophageal and Gastric Varices etiology, Esophageal and Gastric Varices surgery, Female, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage etiology, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage surgery, Humans, Hydrothorax etiology, Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic complications, Middle Aged, Pleurodesis, Hydrothorax prevention & control, Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical
Abstract

A 59-year-old woman underwent chest tube placement, repeated pleurodesis, and pleuroperitoneal shunt implantation for unsuccessful treatment of a large refractory hepatic hydrothorax. Two days after placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for treatment of variceal hemorrhage, her pleural effusion resolved. At 10 months' follow-up, only minimal fluid remains.

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1994
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