Empyema Decortications

Empyema Decortications Decortication known as the removal of an abnormal part of the membrane covering the lungs is also indicated for patients having pleural empyema. Empyema which is also known as purulent pleuritis or pyothorax is the formation and... More

Empyema Decortications Decortication known as the removal of an abnormal part of the membrane covering the lungs is also indicated for patients having pleural empyema. Empyema which is also known as purulent pleuritis or pyothorax is the formation and accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity. There are actually three stages of pleural empyema. These stages are known as exudative, fibrinopurulent and organizing stage. In the exudative stage, the accumulation of pus begins. As it continues to the fibrinopurulent stage, pus pockets are eventually created. This development of pus pockets or compartments is known as the process of loculation or formation of loculi. The last stage of pleural empyema or the organizing stage is where lung entrapment can happen due to the scarring and damage of the pleural space. Pleural empyema is caused by a variety of factors but one of the most common cause of this condition is pneumonia which is bacterial in nature. If pneumonia is left untreated Less