Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complication
Spontaneous bacterial empyema, defined as spontaneous infection of the pleural fluid, represents a distinct complication of hepatic hydrothorax with a different pathogenesis, clinical course and treatment strategy from those of empyema secondary to pneumonia. Nearly 40% of episodes of spo...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2008-01-01
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| description | Spontaneous bacterial empyema, defined as spontaneous infection of the pleural fluid, represents a distinct complication of hepatic hydrothorax with a different pathogenesis, clinical course and treatment strategy from those of empyema secondary to pneumonia. Nearly 40% of episodes of spontaneous empyema are not associated with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) or even ascites. The condition portends a poor prognosis, and is frequently under-diagnosed. This article reviews the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of spontaneous bacterial empyema. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6913f8ec00654fa789484513aa9fb8012022-12-22T01:42:09ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsThe Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology1319-37672008-01-011414345Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complicationAllam NaglaaSpontaneous bacterial empyema, defined as spontaneous infection of the pleural fluid, represents a distinct complication of hepatic hydrothorax with a different pathogenesis, clinical course and treatment strategy from those of empyema secondary to pneumonia. Nearly 40% of episodes of spontaneous empyema are not associated with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) or even ascites. The condition portends a poor prognosis, and is frequently under-diagnosed. This article reviews the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of spontaneous bacterial empyema.http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2008;volume=14;issue=1;spage=43;epage=45;aulast=AllamCirrhosishepatic hydrothoraxspontaneous empyema |
| spellingShingle | Allam Naglaa Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complication The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Cirrhosis hepatic hydrothorax spontaneous empyema |
| title | Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complication |
| title_full | Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complication |
| title_fullStr | Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complication |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complication |
| title_short | Spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis: An underdiagnosed pleural complication |
| title_sort | spontaneous bacterial empyema in liver cirrhosis an underdiagnosed pleural complication |
| topic | Cirrhosis hepatic hydrothorax spontaneous empyema |
| url | http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2008;volume=14;issue=1;spage=43;epage=45;aulast=Allam |
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