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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for empyema
  1. Empyema 
    Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of ... Empyema is usually caused by an infection that spreads directly from the lung. It leads to a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000123.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lung surgery 
    ... to remove an infection in the chest cavity ( empyema ) Surgery to remove blood in the chest cavity, ... an injury.) Remove infection in the chest cavity (empyema) Stop fluid buildup in the chest cavity (pleurodesis) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002956.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pleural fluid culture 
    Abnormal results may indicate: Empyema (collection of pus in the pleural space) Lung abscess (collection of pus in a lung) Pneumonia Tuberculosis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003725.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chest tube insertion - series (image) 
    ... hemothorax) Lung abscesses or pus in the chest (empyema)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100008_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hemothorax 
    ... underlying lung tissue Infection of the pleural fluid ( empyema ) Shock and death in severe circumstances
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000126.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Community-acquired pneumonia in adults 
    ... 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. Parapneumonic pleural effusion 
    ... Infection that turns into an abscess, called an empyema , which will need to be drained with a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Pleural effusion 
    ... Infection that turns into an abscess, called an empyema Air in the chest cavity ( pneumothorax ) after drainage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000086.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Acute cholecystitis 
    ... lead to any of the following health problems: Empyema (pus in the gallbladder) Gangrene Injury to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000264.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Subdural effusion 
    ... becomes infected, the condition is called a subdural empyema.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001422.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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