Surgical drainage of lung abscess complicating acute community-acquired pneumonia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two cases of severe community-acquired pneumonia requiring IPPV and complicated by the development of lung abscess were successfully treated with early surgical drainage. This procedure may be a life-saving measure in certain instances.
Medical subject headings
- Lung Abscess
- Pneumonia