In many developing countries, thousands unknowingly suffer from a life-threatening condition—pus collection inside the chest around the lungs, medically known as empyema thoracis. Due to lack of ...

Also, CT scans can show pockets of liquid in the pleural cavity. Antibiotics are the first treatment for simple empyema. Because different strains of bacteria may be responsible, finding the right ...

Empyema is a condition where you have pus between your lung and the membrane surrounding it. It’s caused by an infection and can cause symptoms such as pain and shortness of breath.‌ You’re ...

THE therapeutic management of empyema of the pleura has been revised because of the recent favorable experiences with penicillin. The treatment by open drainage after rib resection has been the ...

The primary cause of empyema is pneumonia, and the condition starts with para pneumonia pleural effusion (however, the physiology is variable). Non-surgical treatment options include the drainage ...

Since the mortality of empyema is as high as 15%, rapid recognition of such patients is essential. The general treatment of parapneumonic effusions requires knowledge of: Pathogenesis of ...

as well as in the treatment of parapneumonic effusions, empyema, and malignant pleural effusions and in our understanding of the high mortality associated with nonmalignant and transudative effusions.

Spontaneous bacterial empyema can be life threatening and requires treatment with antibiotics. In some cases, the excess fluid around your lungs may need to be drained with a chest tube.