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    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Retrospective analysis of 103 patients treated for pleural empyema between 2007 and 2016.
    • Focus on demographic data, causes, surgical procedures, microbial findings, morbidity, and lethality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of patients with pleural empyema.
    • To identify risk factors and common causes of pleural empyema.
    • To assess the morbidity and lethality associated with pleural empyema treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of patient records from the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Pilsen.
    • Analysis of demographic data, etiological factors, surgical interventions, microbiological cultures, and patient outcomes.
    • Evaluation of morbidity and mortality rates.

    Main Results:

    • 103 patients (77.7% male, average age 59.4 years) were treated.
    • Common causes included metapneumonic, postoperative, and other reasons (1/3 each).
    • High morbidity (34%) and lethality (12.6%) were observed, with sepsis as a common cause of death.

    Conclusions:

    • Pleural empyema presents a significant challenge with high morbidity and lethality.
    • Surgical management carries a high risk of reoperation.
    • Positive fungal cultures may indicate a higher risk of complications and mortality.