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case_images: Chest computed tomography (CT) on day 1.
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case_images: C-reactive protein level of 296 mg/l, a serum glucose level of 462 mg/dl, and a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) concentration of 9.9%. Chest computed tomography (CT) scans on admission are shown in Fig. 1.
case_images: Chest computed tomography on day 11 before open-window thoracotomy.
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case_images: The fever reduced temporarily, but rose again on day 11, and a second chest CT was performed (Fig. 2).
case_images: A pleural fistula was found during surgery (arrow).
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case_images: A pleural fistula was found just below the resected rib and air leakage was observed (Fig. 3).
case_images: Appearance of wound after open-window thoracotomy.
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case_images: The subfascial abscess cavity was also cleaned and closed (Fig. 4).
case_images: Contrast-enhanced CT of the patient's right knee on day 22.
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case_images: Another infection outside the surgical site was suspected, and CT from the neck to the lower limbs was performed on day 22 (Fig. 5).