Empyema thoracis.
Parapneumonic effusion and empyema thoracis remains a significant source of morbidity in children, though the overall incidence of empyema thoracis has decreased in the past two decades. These conditions pose a dilemma regarding evaluation and treatment for the treating physician. This article discusses the practical strategies in the management of empyema thoracis in children.
Balachandran
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Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Chennai, India. dr_abalachandran@hotmail.com
Shivbalan
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Thangavelu
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Vijayasekaran
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Subramnayam
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D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D035422:Pleural Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D013907:Thoracostomy / Q000379:methods
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents