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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 +7 more
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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 +5 more
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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 +10 more
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Rhinoscopy in horses: Endoscopic anatomy, technique and equipment
Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.Summary Rhinoscopy is a valuable imaging modality for diagnosis of conditions affecting the nasal and paranasal cavities in horses. Despite wide application in clinical practice, systematic endoscopic evaluation of the conchal bullae, nasal conchae and adjacent structures has seldom been described.
J. W. C. Lopes +6 more
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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 +11 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.ABSTRACT We present an unusual case involving a 19‐year‐old female with progressive respiratory distress. Testing revealed pulmonary spindle cell neoplasms with rhabdoid features and spinal cord involvement and infectious complications, emphasizing the importance of multimodal imaging early for rare presentations, histopathological confirmation of ...
Quang Dai La +7 more
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Persistent hiccups as a rare presenting symptom of empyema: a case report
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground 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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Acinobacter Lowfii, an unusual cause of subdural empyema in pediatric. [PDF]
Batna Journal of Medical SciencesExtradural 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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Return of the Megaureter: A Sequel no One Expected an Enigmatic Case of Ureteral Stump Syndrome
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.ABSTRACT This paper aims to emphasize the importance of not underestimating the potential complications of subtotal ureterectomy, despite their rarity. Ureteral Stump Syndrome can present with signs and symptoms that are not easily interpreted, and the range of differential diagnoses is broad and multidisciplinary.
Virginia Filippini +4 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 +4 more
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