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Thoracic Surgery
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Cardiology

Background:

Bilateral empyema with infectious pericarditis is a rare and life-threatening condition.
Medical thoracoscopy (pleuroscopy) is effective for single-hemithorax empyema.
Previous reports lack cases of bilateral empyema treated with thoracoscopy.

Observation:

A 71-year-old male presented with bilateral empyema and infectious pericarditis.
The patient underwent sequential pleuroscopy for treatment.
The procedure was performed sequentially on both sides.

Findings:

Successful treatment of bilateral empyema using sequential pleuroscopy.
Resolution of infectious pericarditis concurrently.
The patient experienced a positive outcome post-procedure.

Implications:

Sequential pleuroscopy is a viable treatment option for bilateral empyema.
This approach may be beneficial in managing complex thoracic infections.
Highlights the utility of minimally invasive techniques in rare, severe conditions.