Empyema caused by Prevotella bivia complicating an unusual case of spontaneous chylothorax.

ABSTRACT: Spontaneous chylothorax is rare in adults. We present an unusual case that was complicated by Prevotella bivia empyema. Full recovery was achieved with chest tube drainage and prompt treatment with intravenous clindamycin.

SUBMITTER: Di Marco Berardino A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3993466 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature