Clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment of anaerobic abscess of the lung and pleurisy
Kolesov, A.P.; Koroliuk, A.M.; Kochetkov, A.V.; Kocherovets, V.I.; Stolbovoĭ, A.V.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 134(1): 17-23
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 3992800 Document Number: 266887
Bacteriological examinations of 65 patients with abscesses of lungs and pleuritis have shown that non-sporulating anaerobic bacteria were isolated in 85% of purulent foci (without a concomitant aerobic microflora). Express-methods of diagnosis taking only 30-40 minutes give opportunities for early etiotropic therapy. Best results of treatment of anaerobic abscesses of lungs and pleuritis were obtained by a combination of sufficient drainage with the purposeful antianaerobic therapy.