[Staphylococcal pneumonia associated with pneumatoceles, bilateral pyopneumothorax and sepsis]

A case of soldier with community acquired staphylococcal pneumonia and multiple pneumatoceles as the rare complication in adults is presented. Their recognition provides appropriate treatment. In the patient were developed bilateral pneumothorax, pleural empyema and sepsis. Surgical treatment was performed by thoracic drainage. Recovery of pulmonary function was poor, as distinguished from children.