A New Intraoperative Method for Detecting Fistulas in Patients With Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Pleuroperitoneal

Yu Suyama1, Tomonari Kinoshita1, Ai Otani1

  • 1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

Summary

Identifying small pleuroperitoneal communications during surgery can be challenging. This case report details using dual-dye visualization for accurate fistula closure in peritoneal dialysis patients, preventing recurrence.