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Urinothorax: A case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Urinothorax is a rare pleural effusion resulting from urine accumulation in the pleural space, commonly secondary to obstructive uropathy, surgical injury, or trauma. This case presents a 60-year-old female with renal calculi presenting preoperatively for elective cystoscopy and lithotripsy who endorsed chest discomfort and hypoxia was found to have a left chest mass, ultimately diagnosed as a large urinothorax. This case reviews the causes of urinothorax, its treatments, and its anesthetic implications.

Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia

DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_926_25

Authors: Emily L. Stevens, Jackson S. Stevens, Jose Navas-Blanco

Institutions: Ball Memorial Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Beaumont Health, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7167031782

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