Original Article
PYOGENIC EMPYEMA WITH EXTENSION BELOW THE DIAPHRAGM
Abstract
SUMMARY(1) Transdiaphragmatic extension of thoracic empyema is uncommon.(2) A review of the literature reveals twelve cases, to which the authors have added three cases.(3) The anatomical pathways are discussed.(4) The mortality in such cases is high.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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