| Literature DB >> 17693237 |
I Tonna1, C P Conlon, R J O Davies.
Abstract
We present a case of empyema necessitatis presenting with an inflammatory cellulitis of the chest wall. Most of the cases previously reported were due to tuberculosis, pneumococcus or actinomycosis, with only a few cases being due to Staphylococcus aureus, as in this case. Early treatment with antibiotics and surgical drainage can prevent further complications.Entities:
Year: 2007 PMID： 17693237 DOI： 10.1016/j.ejim.2007.01.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Intern Med ISSN： 0953-6205 Impact factor: 4.487