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Pediatric pleural empyema: one of the management challenges in children of Democratic Republic of Congo
- Source :
- La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica, Vol 39, Iss 2 (2017)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- PAGEPress Publications, 2017.
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Abstract
- Empyema is a serious complication characterized by purulent exudate and bacteria in the pleural space, which may progress to necrosis, cavitations or fistulas in the thoracic cavity. It remains a major challenge throughout low-income countries. Objectives were to emphasize the role of basic medical and radiologic approach and to resolve a severe lung complication when facilities are inadequate. A five-year-old female was referred with distress respiratory to the Emergency Unit of Monkole, a large public-private missionary hospital in Kinshasa, Congo. Chest X-ray showed a massive empyema that was resolved by immediate drainage and antibiotiocs. Results were rapid improvement and discharge after 3 weeks. A classic medical and imaging approach is a winning return in low-income countries. According to the British Thoracic Society guidelines, pleural effusion with compromising respiratory function can be managed by drainage and antibiotics.
Details
- Language :
- English, Italian
- ISSN :
- 03915387 and 24207748
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.bf1b48f6857a40f5beef1d4f9b1d5dc5
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4081/pmc.2017.131