Pleural Empyema (Pyothorax) Summary

410 relevant articles (33 outcomes, 15 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Pleural Empyema

1. Streptokinase : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 18 results : FDA 1
   
2. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics) : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 31 results : IBA
   
3. Urinary Plasminogen Activator (Urokinase) : 1 outcome 1 study in 4 results : FDA 2 Generic
   
4. Cefmetazole (Cefmetazole Sodium) : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results : FDA 2
   
5. Gentamicins (Gentamicin) : 1 outcome in 6 results : FDA 60 Generic
   
6. Metronidazole (Metric) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 61 Generic
   
7. Teicoplanin : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
   
8. Volatile Fatty Acids : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
   
9. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 20 Generic
   
10. Dicloxacillin (Dycill) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 8 Generic
    

Diseases Related to Pleural Empyema

1. Fistula
2. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis)
3. Infection
4. Lung Abscess
5. Abscess

Key Therapies for Pleural Empyema

1. Chest Tubes (Chest Tube) : 6 outcomes 2 studies in 24 results
   
2. Thoracostomy : 3 outcomes in 23 results
   
3. Thoracotomy : 2 outcomes 1 study in 27 results
   
4. Pneumonectomy (Lung Volume Reduction) : 2 outcomes in 44 results
   
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 2 outcomes in 12 results