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Parapneumonic empyema diagnosed by chest radiograph and computed tomography [PDF]
Pleural effusion is commonly seen associated with pneumonia. When this progresses to empyema, directed therapy is frequently required. Chest radiographic and computed tomography findings can help distinguish empyema from a transudative pleural ...
David M. Widlus +2 more
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This case series suggests that sequential, non‐mixed autologous blood plus minocycline pleurodesis is a feasible option for intractable secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) in high‐risk, nonsurgical patients, many of whom had ILD and/or severe COPD.
Eitetsu Koh, Yasuo Sekine
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Experimental pleural empyema model in rabbits: Why, how and what are the next steps [PDF]
Bacgraund/Aim. The use of new therapeutic methods to prevent development of fibrothorax as the final complication of the human pleural infections requires research with experimental animals.
Cvijanović Vlado +6 more
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Tissue plasminogen activator for a rare case of neonatal empyema
Empyema is an infection of the pleural space, often secondary to pneumonia. Although frequently encountered in pediatric surgical practice, it is rarely encountered in neonatal patients, and little data exists to guide treatment of neonatal empyema.
A.B. Montgomery +3 more
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Baron Guillaume Dupuytren: when brilliance combats professionalism. [PDF]
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. +2 more
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Management of Pyogenic Liver Abscess and Empyema as Its Complication [PDF]
Pyogenic liver abscess may have serious complications that need specific management. We reported a case of a young male patient aged 24 years old and complained of abdominal enlargement since 2 (two) weeks before.
Lesmana, L. A. (L) +4 more
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Abstract Background and aims Injecting‐related bacterial infections are increasing in many countries. Systemic infections often require prolonged treatment. Evidence suggests that people who inject drugs who have invasive infections are less likely to complete antimicrobial treatment and have poorer outcomes than patients without a history of injecting
Lucy O. Attwood +7 more
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia
The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance also affects equine veterinarians with increasing frequency. Antimicrobial stewardship and responsible prescribing are essential for a future in which effective antimicrobials are available, as it is unlikely that new antimicrobials will become available for use in horses.
L Hardefeldt +18 more
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Anterolateral vs. Clamshell Thoracotomy for Bilateral Lung Transplantation
ABSTRACT Background Clamshell thoracotomy is the traditional approach for bilateral sequential lung transplantation (LuTx), despite considerable morbidity. The bilateral anterolateral thoracotomy without sternal division is proposed as an alternative, less invasive method.
Sanne J. J. Langmuur +5 more
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Cardiac tamponade secondary to empyema
A 70‐year‐old male presented with a 1‐month history of malaise and fever. He was diagnosed with chronic empyema and went into shock by cardiac tamponade after treatment. This case shows that even chronic empyema can cause cardiac tamponade.
Naoki Kawakami +3 more
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