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Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space). | |||
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For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space).
What are the symptoms of empyema?
What causes empyema?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for empyema?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Empyema