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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... polymicrobial infection ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... CT Lung Abscess ... #pulmonary #differential
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
haemophilum • Tropical setting ... • Dyspnea, • Chest ... Diagnosis Of NTM ... Imaging, high res CT ... #differential #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Skin exam for infection ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... stratification #diagnosis