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October 9, 2025Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

Clinical Spectrum and Outcome in Children Presenting with Empyema Thoracis in Tertiary Care Hospital: Role of Intrapleural Streptokinase

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SQSadia QasimTATariq AslamARAfsheen Batool Raza

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Overview

This cross-sectional study analyzes treatment outcomes in children with empyema thoracis, highlighting the role of streptokinase in management.

Key Points

  • A total of 70 children with empyema thoracis were analyzed, revealing a predominance of clinical symptoms such as fever and respiratory distress.
  • The study found a significant role for intrapleural streptokinase alongside other treatments in managing empyema thoracis among children.
  • Utilization of chest tube drainage combined with antibiotics and streptokinase significantly improved treatment outcomes in pediatric patients.
  • Recognition and management of pneumonia are crucial to prevent progression to empyema thoracis, supporting timely clinical intervention strategies.

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Qasim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70da790569dd607ee5cb0https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs20231711458
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