Empyema
| Empyema | |
| ICD-10 | J86 |
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| ICD-9 | 510 |
| DiseasesDB | 4200 |
| MedlinePlus | 000123 |
| MeSH | D016724 |
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Empyema Microchapters |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Synonyms and keywords: Pyothorax; empyema thoracis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Empyema from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies