Empyema Thoracis in Children – Tailored Surgical Therapy for Late Referrals: A Single Unit Experience – Study in Suburban Mumbai

Overview:a)Empyema Thoracic (ET) is a frequently encountered clinical problem and is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide [1].Diagnosis may be difficult; delay in treatment contributes to morbidity, complications, and mortality [2]. b)The ideal management strategy for ET has not been elucidated due to a paucity of properly conducted randomized controlled trails.Conclusion: Drainage of ET will be required at some stage, and an early surgical consultation is desirable in a child with an ET.