What question did this study set out to answer?

To report a case of empyema caused by Pasteurella Multocida following surgical lung resection and emphasize the importance of early detection.

February 22, 2026Journal of Surgical Case ReportsOpen Access

Case report of zoonotic infection of Pasteurella Multocida leading to an early stage empyema after a right upper lobectomy

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

To report a case of empyema caused by Pasteurella Multocida following surgical lung resection and emphasize the importance of early detection.
Descriptive case report
Patient underwent right upper lobectomy and lower lobe wedge resection
Postoperative imaging with computed tomography
Thoracic cavity washout and decortication
Patient developed stage two empyema three days postoperatively
P. Multocida detected in pleural fibrin and mucopurulent fluid
Initial misdiagnosis as post hemorrhagic changes on imaging
Potential progression to infective endocarditis if untreated

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Implication

Case report reveals early empyema development post lobectomy in an older adult due to zoonotic P. Multocida infection, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis.

Cite This Study

Michael Kay (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9dc0482488d673cd3de7 https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjag043

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Case report reveals early empyema development post lobectomy in an older adult due to zoonotic P. Multocida infection, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis.

Case report of zoonotic infection of Pasteurella Multocida leading to an early stage empyema after a right upper lobectomy

Key Points

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Case report of zoonotic infection of Pasteurella Multocida leading to an early stage empyema after a right upper lobectomy

Key Points

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider