Lung abscesses are usually caused by anaerobic or mixed bacterial infection of the lower
respiratory tract. Conservative treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is established as …

A lung abscess is an infectious pulmonary disease characterised by the presence of a pus-
filled cavity within the lung parenchyma. The content of an abscess often drains into the …

A lung abscess is a circumscribed collection of pus in the lung as a result of a microbial
infection, which leads to cavity formation and often a radiographic finding of an air fluid level …

Lung abscesses are necrotic cavitary lesions of the lung parenchyma. They are usually
caused by anaerobic bacteria or mixed flora and typically occur after aspiration. Primary …

Lung abscess: an update on the current knowledge and call for future investigations Page 1
MCP 300305 CURRENT OPINION Lung abscess: an update on the current knowledge and …

Lung abscess is a type of liquefactive necrosis of the lung tissue and formation of cavities
(more than 2 cm) containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection. It can be …

Lung abscess is the necrosis of pulmonary tissue with formation of cavities (more than 2cm)..
Predisposing factors include bronchogenic carcinoma or other bronchial obstructions …

Objectives: Describe the causes of lung abscess. Review the presentation of a patient with
lung abscess. Summarize the treatment options for lung abscess. Describe the importance …

Background The rates of morbidity and mortality associated with lung abscess are still
significant despite the introduction of antibiotic treatments. The aim of this work was to …

The advent of antibiotics, notably penicillin, has admittedly had a profoundly favorable effect
on the prognosis of lung abscess. Although few figures are available, the opinion is …