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The Clinical Features and Management of Empyema Caused by Streptococcus constellatus

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2022
Jinyan Lin,* Yu Zhang,* Chongxi Bao, Huasong Lu, Yun Zhong, Chuanfeng Huang, Qiuping Huang, Dezhen Wang, Jing Luo, Ke Wang, Jinliang Kong Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Ward, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning ...
Lin J, Zhang Y, Bao C, Lu H, Zhong Y, Huang C, Huang Q, Wang D, Luo J, Wang K, Kong J   +10 more
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Lung abscess predicts the surgical outcome in patients with pleural empyema

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2010
Objectives Most cases of pleural empyema are caused by pulmonary infections, which are usually combined with pneumonia or lung abscess. The mortality of patients with pleural empyema remains high (up to 20%).
Wu Chin-Yen, Lin Yi-Chieh, Fang Hsin-Yuan, Chen Heng-Chung, Huang Hung-Che, Cheng Ching-Yuan   +5 more
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Closed Catheter Drainage for Klebsiella pneumoniae Empyema Necessitans

Case Reports in Surgery, 2023
Empyema necessitans is a rare complication of pneumonia, which can be seen more frequently with tuberculosis (TB). In this case report, we include a 47-year-old female with empyema necessitans; closed drainage has been sought as a sole treatment based on
Mohammed Ishaq, Abdullah Bahadi
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Clinical reasoning in feline non‐ambulatory tetraparesis or tetraplegia: Which combination of clinical information is useful?

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐ambulatory tetraparesis or tetraplegia in cats may constitute a diagnostic challenge for general practitioners. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate if clinical variables from signalment, history, clinical examination and basic ancillary tests are associated with underlying diagnoses in cats with non‐ambulatory tetraparesis ...
Guido Bertoldi, Steven De Decker
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Pleural empyema management: The impact of Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

Medicine Science, 2022
In recent years, Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) has caused many changes in thoracic surgery practice. This study aimed to analyze the results of early VATS surgery in patients with empyema.
Baris Hekimoglu, Muhammet Ali Beyoglu
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Clinical Features and Outcomes of Chronic Otitis Media Complications: A 20‐Year Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Hospital

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Chronic otitis media (COM) is a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries. Although complications have decreased with modern antibiotics, they still cause significant morbidity and mortality. This study analyzed the clinical features, bacteriological profiles, and treatment outcomes of COM complications at a ...
Viraporn Atchariyasathian, Nipit Tangchitnob   +1 more
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Parapneumonic Effusion Versus Pulmonary Empyema in Children: Analysis of Risk Factors and Laboratory Predictors Through a Single Center Experience

Children
Background: Parapneumonic effusion is a common complication of community-acquired pneumonia and can range from a simple inflammatory transudate to an organized purulent collection, known as empyema.
Marta Improta, Francesca Morlino, Roberta Ragucci, Carolina D’Anna, Stefania Muzzica, Vincenzo Tipo, Antonietta Giannattasio, Marco Maglione   +7 more
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EMPYEMA. [PDF]

The Lancet
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A Review of Linear Stapled‐Sutured Intrathoracic Oesophago‐Gastric Anastomosis by a Single Surgeon Over Three Decades

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper describes the technique of performing an intrathoracic linear stapled/sutured anastomosis between the oesophagus and gastric conduit. It analyses the outcome from a single surgeon working at two co‐located hospitals. Method A retrospective review of prospectively collected data was performed.
Matilda Anderson, Enoch Wong, Jan Goonawardena, Peter Bird, Richard Cade, Akhtar H. Sayed Hassen   +5 more
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Surgical and Non-surgical Treatments in Pleural Empyema [PDF]

Objective: Increasing number of patients are developing complicated pleural infection. We aimed at revealing the differences of treatment modalities performed in patients with empyema.
Görkem VAYISOĞLU ŞAHİN, Erbaycu, Ahmet Emin, Ezgi ÇİMEN ÇELİK, Mutlu Onur GÜÇSAV, Özer ÖZDEMİR, Aksel, Nimet, Sami DENİZ, Ahmet ÜÇVET, Şahin, Görkem Vayısoğlu, Vayisoglu Sahin, Gorkem, Guldaval, Filiz, Deniz, Sami, Ahmet Emin ERBAYCU, Filiz GÜLDAVAL, Gucsav, Mutlu Onur, Nimet AKSEL, Ozdemir, Ozer, Çelik, Ezgi Çimen, Cimen Celik, Ezgi   +18 more
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