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Causes of Pyothorax, Parapneumonic Pyothorax, Post-Operative Pyothorax, Traumatic Pyothorax, Symptoms and Clinical Presentation of Ptothorax, Diagnosis of Pyothorax, Treatment of Pyothorax
Abstract
Pyothorax I otherwise known as empyema. Pyothorax is manifested by the baccumulation of pus particularly within the pleural cavity. Pyothorax happens with the help of bacterial infection and results in respiratory distress in a sifnificant manner. Pyothorax happens because of chest trauma, lung abscess or pnemonia. Types of pyothorax include parapneumonic pyothorax, post operative pyothorax and traumatic pyothorax. Symptoms of pyothorax are chest pain, fever, fatigue, reduced breath sounds. Diagnosis of pyothorax is based on chest X-ray, CT scan, thoracocentesis and blood tests. Treatment is dependent upon antibiotic therapy, thoracic drainage and structural intervention.
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