Parapneumonic empyema diagnosed by chest radiograph and computed tomography.

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Citation: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives. 3(1), 2013.PMID: 23882393Institution: MedStar Union Memorial HospitalForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2013ISSN:
  • 2000-9666
Name of journal: Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectivesAbstract: Pleural effusion is commonly seen associated with pneumonia. When this progresses to empyema, directed therapy is frequently required. Chest radiographic and computed tomography findings can help distinguish empyema from a transudative pleural effusion.All authors: Brady JP 4th, Jin N, Widlus DMFiscal year: FY2013Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2020-12-29
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Pleural effusion is commonly seen associated with pneumonia. When this progresses to empyema, directed therapy is frequently required. Chest radiographic and computed tomography findings can help distinguish empyema from a transudative pleural effusion.

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