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What’s a parapneumonic effusion?

[ad_1] Parapneumonic effusion is fluid accumulation in the pleural space caused by pneumonia. It can be treated with antibiotics and drainage, but in severe cases, surgery may be needed. Complicated effusions can lead to thoracic empyema, which is diagnosed using a thoracentesis test. The condition can be fatal in about 10% of cases. A parapneumonic […]