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Acinobacter Lowfii, an unusual cause of subdural empyema in pediatric. [PDF]

Batna Journal of Medical Sciences
Extradural seat empyema is a complication of mastoiditis or infected cholesteatoma. Subdural empyema, however, is synonymous with dural effraction following chronic sinusitis or may occur as a complication of meningitis or meningoencephalitis. Clinical
Aggoune Samira, Hachemi Maouche
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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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DNase inhibits early biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa- or Staphylococcus aureus-induced empyema models

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
Anti-infection strategies against pleural empyema include the use of antibiotics and drainage treatments, but bacterial eradication rates remain low. A major challenge is the formation of biofilms in the pleural cavity.
Wusheng Deng, Yanmei Lei, Xiujia Tang, Dingbin Li, Jinhua Liang, Jing Luo, Liuyuan Liu, Wenshu Zhang, Liumei Ye, Jinliang Kong, Ke Wang, Zhaoyan Chen   +11 more
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A Rare Presentation of Right‐Sided Pleural Effusion in Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease Secondary to Hepatitis C Infection: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Hepatic hydrothorax (HH) is an infrequent and clinically important complication of decompensated liver cirrhosis. It occurs in around 5%–10% of affected people. Hepatic hydrothorax is basically a transudative pleural effusion, usually right‐sided and commonly without evidence of primary cardiopulmonary or renal pathology.
Nadia Siddiq, Noor Fatima Rauf, Muhammad Hassaan Javaid, Zoreiz Zahid Cheema, Ramish Ali, Raghabendra Kumar Mahato   +5 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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Trapped Lung and Pneumothorax Ex Vacuo

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Trapped lung and pneumothorax ex vacuo occur due to failure of lungs to re‐expand after drainage of a large pleural effusion. Asymptomatic patients can be observed while symptomatic patients may need surgical decortication. Iatrogenic pneumothorax results from introduction of air into the pleural space and usually requires chest tube placement.
Mashal Binte Ali, Danish Jilani, Meher Binte Ali   +2 more
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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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Primary Mediastinal Pleural Hydatid Cyst Mimicking Tuberculous Pleuritis: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Hydatid disease, caused by various Echinococcus species, is endemic in developing countries and most commonly affects the liver and lungs. Approximately 7.4% of cases involve intrathoracic extrapulmonary locations, with pleural involvement usually resulting from rupture of adjacent hepatic or pulmonary cysts.
Grace Tannous, Omar Al Ayoubi, Alaa Senjab, Mohammad Abd Alrahman Saif, Mohammad hesso, Mohammad Akram Flioun, Bassam Darwish   +6 more
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Baron Guillaume Dupuytren: when brilliance combats professionalism. [PDF]

, 2012
Baron Guilluame Dupuytren was a French anatomist and surgeon who practiced during the 1800s and is considered by some to be the most brilliant and gifted surgeons of his time.
Devitt, MD, Sean M., Maxwell, IV, MD, Pinckney J., Yeo, MD, Charles J.   +2 more
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Paucibacillary Pleural Tuberculosis Presenting as Subpleural Nodules: A Diagnostic Challenge With Negative PCR and Smear Tests

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Pleural tuberculosis is a common manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis; however, its diagnosis remains challenging in paucibacillary disease, where clinical presentation may be atypical and microbiological tests frequently yield negative results.
Omar Al Ayoubi, Mohammad Alaa Aldakak, Bassel Ibrahim, Raneem Ahmad, Youness Souleiman   +4 more
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