AIMS We analyzed and examined the effect of different management strategies on short term outcomes for pediatric patients with parapneumonic pleural effusions. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 16 cases of children admitted and treated in our department of pediatric surgery for empyema or pleural effusions for a period of 30 months. RESULTS When chest drains are used alone, p...

To cite: Hanrahan L, Chotirmall SH, Nicholson S, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014207843 DESCRIPTION An 87-year-old woman presented with a 2-day history of dyspnoea, productive cough and rightsided chest discomfort. Having become increasingly lethargic over the preceding fortnight, she also noted unquantifiable weight loss over the prior ...

Background: Pleural effusion is an excess fluid that accumulates between two pleural layers. analysis and cytology are the mainstays for diagnosing various pulmonary diseases. Levels of adenosine deaminase (ADA) particularly useful in areas where prevalence tuberculosis high. Objectives: To find clinical profile etiology respect age sex level different causes effusion. Materials Methods: This w...

BACKGROUND & AIMS Among children hospitalized for pneumonia, those with parapneumonic effusion (PPE) are at particular risk for nutritional deterioration. This study aimed to 1) investigate the evolution of the nutritional status during hospitalization and at outpatient follow-up; 2) determine clinical risk factors for weight loss during hospitalization; 3) describe the nutritional intervention...

Approximately 40% of patients with community acquired prevent surgery it must be initiated before the fibrino-purulent stage is advanced and organisation occurs. pneumonia develop a parapneumonic effusion, despite the Placement of the catheter under ultrasound guidance availability of appropriate antibiotics. 1 This effusion may allows better positioning, particularly in multiloculated become s...

232 CMAJ, February 19, 2013, 185(3) © 2013 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors A 44-year-old man presents to his local emergency department with a 10-day history of fever, night sweats, productive cough and right-sided pleuritic chest pain. He has a history of alcohol abuse. Two weeks prior, he was assessed in the same emergency department after he was found obtunded on a park bench. ...