Role of interventional pulmonology in the management of complicated parapneumonic pleural effusions and empyema

David P. Breen; Cyrus Daneshvar

doi:10.1111/resp.12339

Role of interventional pulmonology in the management of complicated parapneumonic pleural effusions and empyema

David P. Breen^*, Cyrus Daneshvar

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Abstract

Pleural infection is a major problem that affects 80 000 cases per year in the UK and USA. It is increasing in incidence, and in an ageing population, it presents a complex challenge that requires a combination of medical therapies and may lead to the need for surgery. This article focuses on the role of the interventional pulmonologist in the diagnosis and management of pleural infection. In particular, we examine the role of pleural ultrasound in diagnostics, thoracocentesis and real-time guided procedures, and the current management strategies, including the controversial role of medical thoracoscopy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	970-978
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Tourism Research
Volume	19
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.12339
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geography, Planning and Development
Transportation
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Nature and Landscape Conservation

Keywords

Bronchoscopy and interventional technique
Empyema
Infection and inflammation
Pleural disease
Respiratory infection (non-tuberculous)

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Role of interventional pulmonology in the management of complicated parapneumonic pleural effusions and empyema

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