Open AccessEmpyema: An Increasing Concern in Canada
Author(s) -
Christian Finley,
Joanne Clifton,
J. Mark FitzGerald,
John Yee
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
canadian respiratory journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.675
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1916-7245
pISSN - 1198-2241
DOI - 10.1155/2008/975312
Subject(s) - medicine , empyema , medline , general surgery , family medicine , surgery , law , political science
Empyema is a suppurative infection of the pleural space. Without prompt treatment, it can result in significant hospital stays, more invasive treatments as it progresses, and substantial morbidity and mortality.
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