non lung cancer thoracic surgery Flashcards
1
Q
causes of lung abcess
A
- Aspiration, incl FB
* Pneumonia
2
Q
what can lung abcesses lead to
A
empyema- when pus goes into pleural space
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causes of lung abcess
* Pneumonia
what can lung abcesses lead to
empyema- when pus goes into pleural space