0
Empyema in the pleural cavity or empyema of the chest
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is Empyema in the pleural cavity also called?
Empyema in the pleural cavity is sometimes called empyema thoracis, or empyema of the chest
How does empyema thoracis show up on X-rays?
On an x ray, empyema thoracis will appear as a cloudy or opaque ar
What are symptoms of empyema thoracis?
In empyema thoracis, patients usually exhibit symptoms of pneumonia, including fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain
What has the author Evarts Ambrose Graham written?
Evarts Ambrose Graham has written: 'Some fundamental considerations in the treatment of empyema thoracis' -- subject(s): Empyema
How is Empyema treated?
Empyema is treated using a combination of medications and surgical techniques
What does Empyema mean?
The name comes from the Greek word empyein meaning pus-producing (suppurate).
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
What has the author Carl Arthur Hedblom written?
Carl Arthur Hedblom has written: 'The treatment of chronic empyema' -- subject(s): Empyema
