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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

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Doctor, Shantiram medical college, nandyal, Andra Pradesh, India
  • 2. Doctor, Rajiv Gandhi institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • 3. Associate Professor, College of veterinary science, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • 4. Veterinay Doctor, College of veterinary science, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • 5. Assistant General Manager, Vaishnavi Bio pharma pvt.Ltd, Telanagana, India
  • 6. Staff IVRI, College of Veterinary Science, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • 7. Assistant Professor, Contract Teaching Faculty, College of veterinary science, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Pyothorax 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 significant 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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