Empyema is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. For satisfactory outcome, complete drainage is mandated. The appropriate drainage modality of an empyema is not yet established. We report a case of successful computed tomography-guided percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage with daily saline irrigation of a loculated empyema.
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