%0 Journal Article
%T Parapneumonic empyema diagnosed by chest radiograph and computed tomography
%A Ning Jin
%A John Paul Brady
%A David M. Widlus
%J Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
%D 2013
%I Co-Action Publishing
%R 10.3402/jchimp.v3i1.20503
%X Pleural effusion is commonly seen associated with pneumonia. When this progresses to empyema, directed therapy is frequently required. Chest radiographic and computed tomography findings can help distinguish empyema from a transudative pleural effusion.
%U http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/20503/pdf_1