Infections can include mediastinitis, infectious myo- or pericarditis, endocarditis, cardiac device infection, pneumonia, empyema, and bloodstream infections.
en.wikipedia.org Septic embolization may also occur to the lungs, resulting in acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary abscess, empyema, and pneumothorax.
en.wikipedia.org It is used to remove air (pneumothorax) or fluid (pleural effusion, blood, chyle), or pus (empyema) from the intrathoracic space.
en.wikipedia.org Complications from delayed surgery include pancreatitis, empyema ("collection of pus") or perforation of the gallbladder, cholecystitis, cholangitis, and obstructive jaundice.
en.wikipedia.org These infections include aspiration pneumonia, lung abscess, pulmonary empyema, and chronic otitis media and sinusitis.
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