Empyema thoracis and decortication Empyema thoracis is a surgical condition characterized by the presence of pus or fluid in the chest cavity. This can be ca...
Empyema thoracis is a surgical condition characterized by the presence of pus or fluid in the chest cavity. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection, inflammation, or injury.
Decortication is a surgical procedure performed to remove a portion or all of the lung tissue that is infected or diseased. This may be done to treat empyema thoracis, or it may be performed as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of a future lung infection.
Decortication can be performed through several different techniques, including:
Lobectomy: This involves removing a small piece of lung tissue that is infected or diseased.
Pneumonia: This involves removing a larger area of lung tissue that is infected or diseased.
Thoracic resection: This involves removing the entire lung cavity and surrounding tissue.
The type of decortication procedure that is performed will depend on the underlying cause of the empyema thoracis and the overall health of the patient