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The name comes from the Greek word empyein meaning pus-producing (suppurate).
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What is Empyema in the pleural cavity also called?
Empyema in the pleural cavity is sometimes called empyema thoracis, or empyema of the chest
What is another name for empyema thoracis?
Empyema in the pleural cavity or empyema of the chest
How is Empyema treated?
Empyema is treated using a combination of medications and surgical techniques
What are the signs of an empyema?
The signs and symptoms of empyema vary somewhat according to the location of the infection and its severity
How is empyema diagnosed?
The diagnosis of empyema is usually confirmed by analyzing a sample of fluid taken from the pleural cavity
Pus in the chest?
empyema
What causes Pelvic empyema?
Pelvic empyema in women is most often caused by Bacteroides strains or Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Can thoracic empyema be deadly?
Patients with thoracic empyema may develop potentially life-threatening complications if the condition is not treated
How does empyema thoracis show up on X-rays?
On an x ray, empyema thoracis will appear as a cloudy or opaque ar
What has the author Carl Arthur Hedblom written?
Carl Arthur Hedblom has written: 'The treatment of chronic empyema' -- subject(s): Empyema
Is empyema a form of lung cancer?
yes
What happens in pelvic empyema?
In pelvic empyema, the infection produces large amounts of thick, foul-smelling pus that is rapidly replaced even after drainage
