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A '''parapneumonic effusion''' is a type of [[pleural effusion]] that arises as a result of a [[pneumonia]]. There are three types of parapneumonic effusions: uncomplicated effusions, complicated effusions, and [[empyema]]. Uncomplicated effusions generally respond well to appropriate antibiotic treatment. Complicated parapneumonic effusions respond more variably: many resolve with antibiotics but may benefit from early [[pleural fluid]] drainage. Treatment of empyemas includes antibiotics, complete pleural fluid drainage, and reexpansion of the lung. | A '''parapneumonic effusion''' is a type of [[pleural effusion]] that arises as a result of a [[pneumonia]]. There are three types of parapneumonic effusions: uncomplicated effusions, complicated effusions, and [[empyema]]. Uncomplicated effusions generally respond well to appropriate antibiotic treatment. Complicated parapneumonic effusions respond more variably: many resolve with antibiotics but may benefit from early [[pleural fluid]] drainage. Treatment of empyemas includes antibiotics, complete pleural fluid drainage, and reexpansion of the lung. | ||
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A parapneumonic effusion is a type of pleural effusion that arises as a result of a pneumonia. There are three types of parapneumonic effusions: uncomplicated effusions, complicated effusions, and empyema. Uncomplicated effusions generally respond well to appropriate antibiotic treatment. Complicated parapneumonic effusions respond more variably: many resolve with antibiotics but may benefit from early pleural fluid drainage. Treatment of empyemas includes antibiotics, complete pleural fluid drainage, and reexpansion of the lung.
References
Duke, J. Roy, Jr. (2000). "Pleural Effusion". Frontline Assessment of Common Pulmonary Presentatons. Denver, CO: Snowdrift Pulmonary Foundation, Inc. ISBN 0-9671809-2-9. Retrieved 2007-08-07. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)