Empyema thoracis

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 01 Oct 2003 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, volume 70, pages 803-806 (issn: 0019-5456, eissn: 0973-7693,

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Authors: A, Balachandran; So, Shivbalan; S, Thangavelu; D, Vijayasekaran; L, Subramnayam;

doi: 10.1007/bf02723802

pmid: 14649476

Empyema thoracis

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Abstract

Parapneumonic effusion and empyema thoracis remains a significant source of morbidity in children, though the overall incidence of empyema thoracis has decreased in the past two decades. These conditions pose a dilemma regarding evaluation and treatment for the treating physician. This article discusses the practical strategies in the management of empyema thoracis in children.

Related Organizations

Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital
India
Institute of Child Health
India

Keywords

Pleural Cavity, Anti-Infective Agents, Biopsy, Needle, Humans, Staphylococcal Infections, Thoracostomy, Child, Combined Modality Therapy, Drug Administration Schedule, Empyema, Pleural

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