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[Pleural empyema--rational diagnosis and therapy].
P Müller1, M Kuhn, A Leutenegger
1Medizinische und chirurgische Klinik, Rätisches Regional- und Kantonsspital, Chur.
Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|May 28, 1991
Summary
Pyothorax, or chest infection, requires early detection and interdisciplinary treatment to reduce long hospital stays and mortality. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management, including imaging and drainage, are crucial for effective patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Pyothorax presents significant challenges in general hospitals, characterized by prolonged hospital stays (average 47 days for 24 patients).
- Early detection and interdisciplinary treatment are key factors influencing the course and mortality of pyothorax.
- Small effusions associated with pneumonia often resolve with primary disease treatment, but premature intervention can cause secondary infections.