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Fibrothorax complicating another condition, such as tuberculous pleuritis, empyema, or acute haemothorax often spontaneously resolves in 3-6 months. [3] The prognosis after surgical decortication is variable and depends on the health of the underlying lung before the procedure takes place. [3]
513 Abscess of lung and mediastinum; 514 Pulmonary congestion and hypostasis; 515 Postinflammatory pulmonary fibrosis; 516 Other alveolar and parietoalveolar pneumonopathy. 516.3 Idiopathic fibrosing alveolitis. Hamman-Rich syndrome; 517 Lung involvement in conditions classified elsewhere 517.1 Rheumatic pneumonia; 517.2 Lung involvement in ...
A parapneumonic effusion is a type of pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity) that arises as a result of a pneumonia, lung abscess, or bronchiectasis. [1] There are three types of parapneumonic effusions: uncomplicated effusions, complicated effusions, and empyema. Uncomplicated effusions generally respond well to ...
Lung abscess is a type of liquefactive necrosis of the lung tissue and formation of cavities (more than 2 cm) [1] containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection. This pus -filled cavity is often caused by aspiration, which may occur during anesthesia, sedation, or unconsciousness from injury.
Pleural empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity caused by microorganisms, usually bacteria. [1] Often it happens in the context of a pneumonia , injury, or chest surgery. [ 1 ] It is one of the various kinds of pleural effusion .
An empyema (/ ˌ ɛ m p aɪ ˈ iː m ə /; from Ancient Greek ἐμπύημα (empúēma) 'abscess') is a collection or gathering of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity. The term is most commonly used to refer to pleural empyema , [ 1 ] which is empyema of the pleural cavity .
Pleural effusion and empyema - Microorganisms from the lung may trigger fluid collection in the pleural cavity, or empyema. Pleural fluid, if present, should be collected with a needle and examined. Depending on the results, complete drainage of the fluid with a chest tube may be necessary to prevent proliferation of the infection. Antibiotics ...
Drainage of: intracranial hygroma, subarachnoid abscess (cerebral), subdural empyema ( 01.32 ) Lobotomy and tractotomy Percutaneous (radiofrequency) cingulotomy