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Pleural infection is a common condition encountered by respiratory physicians and thoracic
surgeons alike. The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and European Society of Thoracic …

Background Over 30% of adult patients with pleural infection either die and/or require
surgery. There is no robust means of predicting at baseline presentation which patients will …

Background and objectives Pleural infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
among adults. Identification of the offending organism is key to appropriate antimicrobial …

Pleural disease is common. Radiological investigation of pleural effusion, thickening,
masses, and pneumothorax is key in diagnosing and determining management …

We recommend that ultrasound should be used to guide thoracentesis to reduce the risk of
complications, the most common being pneumothorax. 2) We recommend that ultrasound …

Pleural space infections are increasing in incidence and continue to have high associated
morbidity, mortality, and need for invasive treatments such as thoracic surgery. The …

Background Pleural infection remains an important cause of mortality. This study aimed to
investigate worldwide patterns of pre-existing comorbidities and clinical outcomes of …

Pleural infection is a disease of historical importance and is still a modern menace, with
incidences rising in adults and children, and a significant mortality in adults. Basic research …

Pleural infection in adults has considerable morbidity and continues to be a life-threatening
condition. The term “pleural infection” encompasses complicated parapneumonic effusions …