When is empyema usually treated?
Empyemas with pH <7 or a glucose level <40 mg/dL may require thoracostomy. If simple drainage fails or if a fibrinous peel forms on the lung, decortication is usually curative.
When is empyema usually treated
Empyemas with pH <7 or a glucose level <40 mg/dL may require thoracostomy. If simple drainage fails or if a fibrinous peel forms on the lung, decortication is usually curative.
