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Mannose-binding lectin genotypes: lack of association with susceptibility to thoracic empyema

BMC Medical Genetics, 2010
Background The role of the innate immune protein mannose-binding lectin (MBL) in host defence against severe respiratory infection remains controversial.
Moore Catrin E, Davies Christopher WH, Maskell Nicholas A, Rautanen Anna, Khor Chiea C, Vannberg Fredrik O, Chapman Stephen J, Day Nicholas P, Crook Derrick W, Davies Robert JO, Hill Adrian VS   +10 more
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A case of severe bilateral empyema due to Streptococcus pyogenes

IDCases, 2023
Bilateral empyema is a rare and severe condition and deciding on a treatment is quite difficult. Additionally, infections caused by group A Streptococcus (GAS [Streptococcus pyogenes]) are known to be invasive.
Tomoki Nishida, Takahisa Ohnishi, Takuya Kakutani, Nobuo Yamaguchi, Takayuki Kanemaru, Tomohiro Takenoue, Ryuta Fukai, Kazuto Inoue   +7 more
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EMPYEMA OF THE ANTRUM. [PDF]

The Lancet, 1891
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openaire   +1 more source

Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru, Andreea C. Didilescu, Frank A. Scannapieco   +2 more
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Persistent hiccups as a rare presenting symptom of empyema: a case report

International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background Empyema is uncommon owing to antibiotic use but still affects patient health if not treated. Hiccups as the initial symptom of empyema are rare; however, empyema should be considered if a patient has persistent hiccups with unexplained fever ...
An-Fu Lee, Hong-Wei Lee, Zui-Shen Yen
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Use of sterile gowns for single‐shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK, College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Anaesthesia, Volume 81, Issue 9, Page 1257-1268, September 2026.
Summary Introduction International guideline recommendations vary on the use of sterile gowns during spinal anaesthesia. There is limited evidence of benefit for their routine use and debate about environmental, financial and clinical costs and benefits.
Caroline Phillips, Manpreet Bahra, Yavor Metodiev, James H. Bamber, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Li Fang, Lucy Brooks, Helgi Jóhannsson, Nat Haslam, Archana Shrivathsa, Paul Southall, Cliff Shelton, Delphi collaborators, Alan J. R. Macfarlane, Archana Shrivathsa, Athmaja Thottungal, Caroline Phillips, Charlotte Oliver, Claire Abeysekera, Cliff Shelton, David Hewson, Dominique Nuala Lucas, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Emma Wain, Felicity Plaat, Gretel Davidson, Helgi Jóhannsson, Ian Blenkharn, Jaime Greenwood, James H. Bamber, Jane Pilsbury, Jenny Ferry, Joanna Marriott, Li Fang, Lloyd Turbitt, Lucy Brooks, Manpreet Bahra, Nat Haslam, Owen O'Sullivan, Philip Barclay, Rachel Mathers, Rebecca Knagg, Rosemary M. G. Hogg, Stephen Smith, Yavor Metodiev, Yasmin Poonawala   +45 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thoracoscopic management of empyema thoracis

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2007
Appropriate management of empyema thoracis is dependent upon a secure diagnosis of the etiology of empyema and the phase of development. Minimal access surgery using video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) is one of many useful techniques in treating empyema.
Wait Michael, Beckles Daniel, Paul Michelle, Hotze Margaret, DiMaio Michael   +4 more
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Clinical Profile of Children with Pleural Empyema in Community Acquired Pneumonia: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Empyema as a complication of Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) has been reported in a sizeable number of cases. Epidemiological studies on the clinical profile and outcome of CAP with empyema can help in better diagnosis and management of ...
Nilofer Shaikh, Anjali Vasant kale, Murali Krishna Goli, Saeed Siddiqui, Avinash L Sangle, Suvarna G Magar   +5 more
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THE TREATMENT OF EMPYEMA

Annals of Surgery, 1919
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Empyema Thoracis [PDF]

Clinical Medicine Insights: Circulatory, Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, 2010
Epmyema thoracis is associated with high mortality ranging between 6% to 24%. The incidence of empyema is increasing in both children and adults; the cause of this surge is unknown. Most cases of empyema complicate community- or hospital-acquired pneumonia but a proportion results from iatrogenic causes or develops without pneumonia.
Ala Eldin H. Ahmed, Tariq E. Yacoub
openaire   +3 more sources