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Derrame pleural parapneumônico e empiema Parapneumonic effusion and empyema

open access: yesJornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 2006
O derrame infeccioso, uma das causas mais freqüentes de derrame pleural obervados na pratica clinica, é um sinal de complicação do quadro pneumônico.
Evaldo Marchi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in diagnosis of pleural effusion of malignant origin [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in differentiating benign from malignant exudative pleural effusions.
D'Angelo, L.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction for Microbiological Diagnosis of Parapneumonic Effusions in Canadian Children

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2014
BACKGROUND: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) complicated by parapneumonic effusion/empyema is an infectious syndrome commonly encountered by physicians caring for children in Canada.
Jeffrey M Pernica   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Probable sepsis‐associated encephalopathy as a component of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in a cat with pyothorax

open access: yesAustralian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
A 2‐year‐old male neutered domestic shorthair cat with bacterial pyothorax was referred to a tertiary hospital for treatment of sepsis. He met criteria for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and developed new‐onset neurological dysfunction subsequent to the development of sepsis.
CC Chan, CR Sharp, CJ Boyd
wiley   +1 more source

Management of parapneumonic effusion and thoracic empyema with intrapleural instillation of 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate sodium and conservative approach – A comparative study

open access: yesNational Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2022
Background: The aim of pleural effusion management is to provide symptomatic relief by draining excessive fluid in the pleural space and stable the patient before the surgical and therapeutic intervention of underlying disease.
K. Prasanna Kumar Reddy
doaj   +1 more source

Community-acquired pneumonia in children: cell-free plasma sequencing for diagnosis and management. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of pediatric hospital admission. Empiric antibiotic therapy for hospitalized children with serious CAP now targets the most likely pathogen(s), including those that may demonstrate significant ...
Bradley, John S   +8 more
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Case of the month [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This is a case of partially-treated, community acquired pneumonia (CAP), presenting with severe complications of parapneumonic effusion, empyema, hemolytic anemia and pancytopenia.
Buddineni, Jaya
core   +1 more source

Reassessing Discordant Exudative Pleural Effusion in Heart Failure: A Rare Case of Occult Malignancy Uncovered by Post‐Thoracentesis Tension Pneumothorax

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Pleural effusions can be manifestations of heart failure, pulmonary embolism, infection, and malignancy. Symptom assessment, imaging, and pleural fluid analysis serve as key determinants in guiding clinical management. We present the case of a 75‐year‐old woman with a history of heart failure who developed worsening dyspnea and lower extremity
Christ Ordookhanian   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Parapneumonic Effusions

open access: yesChest, 1976
Despite the advent of potent antibiotics, bacterial pneumonia still results in morbidity and mortality in the American population. It is estimated that the annual incidence of bacterial pneumonia exceeds 1.2 million, with a mortality that exceeds 70,000 each year.
openaire   +2 more sources

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