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    A bacterial infection caused a lung abscess that ruptured into the pleural space, leading to hydropneumothorax. Surgical intervention was required for lung reexpansion.

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    • Pulmonology
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    • Thoracic Surgery

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    • Initial symptoms included fever and cough, followed by sudden chest pain.

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    • Standard chest tube drainage failed to achieve satisfactory lung reexpansion.

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