Parapneumonic effusion

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A parapneumonic effusion is a type of pleural effusion that arises as a result of a pneumonia. There are three types of parapneumonic effusions: uncomplicated effusions, complicated effusions, and empyema. Uncomplicated effusions generally respond well to appropriate antibiotic treatment. Complicated parapneumonic effusions respond more variably: many resolve with antibiotics but may benefit from early pleural fluid drainage. Treatment of empyemas includes antibiotics, complete pleural fluid drainage, and reexpansion of the lung.

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Duke, J. Roy, Jr.; James T. Good, Jr., Thomas M. Hyers, Michael D. Iseman, Dean D. Mergenthaler, Donald R. Rollins (2000). "Pleural Effusion". Frontline Assessment of Common Pulmonary Presentatons, Denver, CO: Snowdrift Pulmonary Foundation, Inc.. ISBN 0-9671809-2-9. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. 

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