title: A not so simple effusion.
abstract: We describe the case of a patient with an empyema, how it forms and what the evidence behind the treatment options are with specific reference to intrapleural thrombolytic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle NE1 4LP, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Avinash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aujayeb
authors.affiliation: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle NE1 4LP, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Sylvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Worthy
authors.affiliation: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle NE1 4LP, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Doe
keywords: Effusion; Empyema