Empyema thoracis.
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2003-10-03
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Parapneumonic effusion and empyema thoracis remains a significant source of morbidity in children, though the overall incidence of empyema thoracis has decreased in the past two decades. These conditions pose a dilemma regarding evaluation and treatment for the treating physician. This article discusses the practical strategies in the management of empyema thoracis in children.
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Balachandran A, Shivbalan S, Thangavelu S, Vijayasekaran D, Subramnayam L. Empyema thoracis. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2003 Oct; 70(10): 803-6