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Empyema and the urban black

A A Conlan, S Eppel, S S Hurwitz

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |March 13, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study of Black patients with thoracic empyema found that while most treatments were successful, serious underlying lung conditions led to poor outcomes and significant social impact.

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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Pulmonology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Thoracic empyema is a serious condition with varied causes and treatment approaches.
    • Understanding outcomes in specific demographics, like the urban Black population, is crucial for targeted care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To retrospectively analyze the causes, treatments, and outcomes of thoracic empyema in 50 consecutive Black patients.
    • To identify factors associated with treatment success and failure, and the broader consequences of empyema.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 50 Black patients diagnosed with thoracic empyema.
    • Analysis of empyema etiology, including trauma, lung abscess, and tuberculosis.
    • Evaluation of treatment modalities: closed-tube thoracostomy, rib resection, and pulmonary decortication.

    Main Results:

    • The majority of patients (41/50) had good treatment outcomes.
    • Penetrating thoracic trauma was the most common cause (27 cases).
    • Poor outcomes (7 cases) and mortality (2 cases) were linked to serious underlying pulmonary disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Thoracic empyema in the urban Black population is associated with prolonged morbidity.
    • Underlying pulmonary disease significantly impacts treatment success and patient prognosis.
    • Empyema in this demographic carries severe social consequences requiring further attention.

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