Empyema

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Empyema Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Classification

Subdural empyema
Pleural empyema

Differential Diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Pyothorax; empyema thoracis; Empyema - plural; Pleurisy - purulent

Empyema overview

Empyema historical perspective

Empyema classification

Empyema pathophysiology

Empyema causes

Empyema differentiating empyema from other diseases

Empyema epidemiology and demographics

Empyema risk factors

Empyema screening

Empyema natural history, complications, and prognosis

Diagnosis

Empyema history and symptoms

Empyema physical examination

Empyema laboratory findings

Empyema electrocardiogram

Empyema chest x ray

Empyema CT

Empyema MRI

Empyema ultrasound

Empyema other imaging findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

References

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