Understanding Postoperative Pleural Empyema in Mesothelioma Patients
Pleural mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, can be challenging to treat. Surgery is a key part of the treatment plan for patients with a chance for a cure. But after surgery, complications can occur. One such complication is pleural empyema, a serious chest infection. It can affect patient recovery. A recent study looked at the factors that could increase the risk of empyema. Identifying Risk Factors The study was at the University Hospital of Zurich. It analyzed data from 400 patients. They had surgery for pleural mesothelioma between September 1999 and February 2023. Of these patients, 12.5% developed postoperative empyema. The analysis revealed something interesting. Patients who had EPP had a much higher risk of getting pleural empyema…