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What is an empyema ?
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Empyema...: Empyema is when there is pus in the space surrounding the lung, between the lung and chest wall. It often needs to be drained as well as treated with antibiotics. It is a serious infection.
Answered 7/14/2012
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Pus in chest: Pus within chest cavity, serious condition. With early recognition, proper drainage, re-expansion of lung, and treatment of underlying cause, it is very treatable. This link may help: http://goo.Gl/5dncp.
Answered 12/10/2013
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