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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Pleural empyema
  1. Empyema 
    ... and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space). ... the chest wall to remove fluid in the pleural space for medical diagnosis or treatment.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000123.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Hemothorax 
    ... membranes and underlying lung tissue Infection of the pleural fluid ( empyema ) Shock and death in severe circumstances
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000126.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Anti-rust product poisoning 
    ... Hemorrhagic pulmonary edema Respiratory distress or failure Pneumothorax Pleural effusion Empyema NERVOUS SYSTEM Agitation Coma Confusion Dizziness Incoordination Somnolence ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002770.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Pleural fluid culture 
    ... Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2019:chap 9. Parta M. Pleural effusion and empyema. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003725.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pleural fluid Gram stain 
    ... Elsevier; 2020:chap 207. Millington TM, Finley DJ. Pleural effusion and empyema. In: Kellerman RD, Rakel DP, Heidelbaugh JJ, Lee ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003722.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Community-acquired pneumonia in adults 
    ... require a breathing machine Fluid around the lung ( pleural effusion ) Infected fluid around the lung ( empyema ) Lung abscesses After treatment, your provider may order ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000145.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pleural effusion 
    Complications of pleural effusion may include: Lung damage Infection that turns into an abscess, called an empyema Air in the chest cavity ( pneumothorax ) after drainage of the effusion Pleural thickening (scarring of the lining of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000086.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Parapneumonic pleural effusion 
    ... Infection that turns into an abscess, called an empyema , which will need to be drained with a chest tube Collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ) after thoracentesis Scarring of the pleural space (lining of the lung)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Chest tube insertion - series (image) 
    ... hemothorax) Lung abscesses or pus in the chest (empyema)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100008_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Diesel oil 
    ... develops rapidly (shock) LUNGS AND AIRWAYS Breathing difficulty ... effusion (fluid surrounding the lungs, reducing their ability ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002753.htm - Medical Encyclopedia