1.
Indian J Med Sci
;
1996 Aug; 50(8): 269-71
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-68641
ABSTRACT
A retrospective analysis of 230 cases of empyema thoracis which occurred in our clinic during the last 14 years have been presented. The causes, the pathogen organism, treatment with antibiotic are enumerated. The surgical treatment carried in resistant cases have been described Ten patients (4.34 percent) died due to respiratory failure and septic shock. Importance of early and appropriate treatment has been stressed.
Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Empyema, Pleural/etiology , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Turkey/epidemiology
2.
Indian J Med Sci
;
1994 Jul; 48(7): 155-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-68628
ABSTRACT
Hydatid cysts are common in Turkey. Authors have seen 248 cases of lung hydatid cysts; Fifty hydatid cyst of lung had ruptured. Their symptoms and detailed findings are reported. Rupture caused asphyxia in 3, haemoptysis in 20, lung abcess in 16, rupture in pleural cavity in 4 and anaphylactic reaction in one case.