EFFUSION into the general pleural cavity is a frequent manifestation ... of fever were against either localized collections of empyema or pulmonary tuberculosis with localized areas of pleurisy ...

This patient acquired an empyema from which a hemolytic streptococcus ... Auscultatory findings were consistent with a right-sided pleural effusion. A thoracentesis was performed, and 800 ml.

Thoracostomy tubes work by draining air or fluid from the chest cavity, and are most commonly used to treat pneumothorax or pleural effusion ... or pyothorax (thoracic empyema, an accumulation ...