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What is another name for empyema thoracis?
Empyema in the pleural cavity 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 is Empyema in the pleural cavity also called?
Empyema in the pleural cavity is sometimes called empyema thoracis, or empyema of the chest
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
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
What are the symptoms of Empyema of the gallbladder?
Empyema of the gallbladder is marked by intense pain on the upper right side of the abdomen, high fever, and rigidity of the muscles over the infected area
How is empyema diagnosed?
The diagnosis of empyema is usually confirmed by analyzing a sample of fluid taken from the pleural cavity
Can thoracic empyema be deadly?
Patients with thoracic empyema may develop potentially life-threatening complications if the condition is not treated
What organisms cause empyema?
Empyema is most commonly caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and anaerobic bacteria. In some cases, fungi like Candida species can also be responsible for empyema. Rarely, parasitic infections or mycobacteria may lead to empyema.
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 is pus in the pleural space called?
Pus in the pleural space is called empyema. It typically occurs as a complication of pneumonia, lung abscess, or chest trauma, leading to infection and accumulation of purulent fluid in the pleural cavity. Empyema can cause symptoms such as chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing, and it often requires medical intervention for drainage and treatment of the underlying infection.
