Chest infections are common, with pneumonia and empyema being the most common. THE pneumonia can follow all types and the empyema occurs most often in the chest. Mediastinitis, lung abscess and pericarditis rarely occur in the injured patient. An organized approach to diagnosis and treatment is necessary to manage these problems.

The specialist thoracic surgeon Dr Michalis Klimatsidas, offers multidisciplinary management of chest infection, including specialists in pulmonology, infectious diseases and radiology, with the goal of optimal outcomes.

→ Initial assessment of parapulmonary effusion and empyema requires computed tomographic evaluation and examination for fluid sampling or drainage. The goals for the treatment of parapulmonary effusion and empyema include drainage of the pleural space and full re-expansion of the lungs. A lung abscess is often treated successfully with antibiotics and monitoring.

→ The surgery for the treatment of fungal or tuberculous lung disease requires special experience and is carried out after a multidisciplinary evaluation. Infection of the sternoclavicular joint often requires excision of the joint.

For more information and clarifications or to schedule an appointment, you can contact Dr. Michalis Klimatsidas by calling (+030) 6944562928 or by filling out the relevant form.