January 8, 2009Open Access

Risk factors for complicated parapneumonic effusion and empyema on presentation to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia

JCJames D. ChalmersUniversity College Dublin ASAran SinganayagamThe London College MMM MurrayUniversity College Dublin

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This study has identified seven clinical factors predicting the development of complicated parapneumonic effusion or empyema. Independent validation is needed.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d91cb89402b8412aa3c294 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2008.105080

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