Parapneumonic empyema diagnosed by chest radiograph and computed tomography

Pleural effusion is commonly seen associated with pneumonia. When this progresses to empyema, directed therapy is frequently required. Chest radiographic and computed tomography findings can help distinguish empyema from a transudative pleural effusion.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Jin, Ning, Brady, John Paul, Widlus, David M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Co-Action Publishing 2013
Materias:
Imaging Column
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3716031/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23882393
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/jchimp.v3i1.20503

Internet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3716031/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23882393
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/jchimp.v3i1.20503

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