Although the incidence of spontaneous bacterial empyema in patients with cirrhosis is low, SPEM in this population is associated with a 90-day mortality rate of 41%. Albumin may reduce mortality in ...

Chest pain can arise from various causes but when it occurs during deep breaths certain specific conditions may be ...

or pyothorax (thoracic empyema, an accumulation of pus in a cavity of the body—which can result in chronic inflammation of the mediastinum and impermeability to pleural fluid). The decision as ...