Thoracic empyema

Alberto De Hoyos; Sudhir Sundaresan

doi:10.1016/S0039-6109(02)00022-1

Thoracic empyema

Alberto De Hoyos, Sudhir Sundaresan

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This article summarizes the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, radiological manifestations, and treatment options of patients with parapneumonic effusions or empyema. Emphasis is placed on an expeditious workup and appropriate selection of the multiple therapeutic options.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	643-671
Number of pages	29
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	82
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0039-6109(02)00022-1
State	Published - Jun 1 2002

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