Balachandran, AShivbalan, SoThangavelu, SVijayasekaran, DSubramnayam, L2003-10-032009-05-302003-10-032009-05-302003-10-03Balachandran A, Shivbalan S, Thangavelu S, Vijayasekaran D, Subramnayam L. Empyema thoracis. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2003 Oct; 70(10): 803-6http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/84472Parapneumonic 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.engAnti-Infective Agents --therapeutic useBiopsy, NeedleChildCombined Modality TherapyDrug Administration ScheduleEmpyema, Pleural --microbiologyHumansPleural Cavity --pathologyStaphylococcal Infections --microbiologyThoracostomy --methodsJournal Article