Objective: To determine the comparative effectiveness of common pleural drainage procedures for treatment of pneumonia complicated by parapneumonic effusion (ie, complicated pneumonia). Design: ...

A compact design and functional device for balanced pneumonectomy drainage has been developed to offer a complete solution for post-operative drainage procedures. Anemos favors return of thoracic ...

Why does fluid build in the chest? Here’s what to know after Gov. Kay Ivey’s procedure, including common causes, symptoms and ...

Pleural effusions complicate up to 57% of bacterial pneumonias. They vary in severity, ranging from uncomplicated effusions to empyema. Some require only antibiotics and observation, while others ...

A nurse and doctor in west Essex have won a prestigious innovation award for developing a new cancer care regime. The service allows patients with fluid build-up on their lungs to be managed at home ...

This multicenter study is the largest to evaluate the management of children hospitalized with complicated pneumonia. We found considerable variation in initial management and outcomes across ...