Eddy Surjanto, Yusup Subagio Sutanto, Harsini, Yunita Puspitasari Abstract Background : Bacterial infection is a major cause of empyema. The empiric treatment must given as soon as possible before definite treatment. Therefore, we must assess the most common organisms and the most sensitive antibiotics. The objective is to study the age-sex profile, symptomatology, microbiologic findings, […]
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Yovi I, Swidarmoko B, Burhan E. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(2):78-84. Abstract: Introduction: The therapy for tuberculosis empyema is more complicated compared to the therapy for non-tuberculosis empyema. Surgical treatment is frequently necessary. However, the optimum time at which surgical intervention must be performed is still not settled. Methods: The medical records of patients with final […]