Acute empyema

Acute purulent pleurisy is referred to as empyema, also known as acute empyema, which is caused by the accumulation of purulent exudate in the pleural cavity infected with purulent pathogens. According to the scope of pleural cavity involvement, it can be divided into localized (cystic) empyema and total empyema. If combined with pleural effusion, it is called pneumothorax. The disease is acute and spreads from infections in nearby organs, such as the lungs, esophagus, or abdomen; or it affects the pleural cavity for sepsis or sepsis; it can also be a comorbidity of chest wall penetrating trauma or chest surgery complication.