Empyema risk factors

Empyema Microchapters
Patient Information
Overview
Classification Subdural empyema Pleural empyema
Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of empyema include:

• Bacterial pneumonia
• Chest surgery
• Lung abscess
• Trauma or injury to the chest
• Thoracentesis