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(a) CT chest showing bilateral empyema (right more than left). (b) CT chest showing persistent bilateral empyema after attempted drainage through chest drains.
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There was no pleural enhancement, septations, or air noted within the pleural space (Figure 1(a)). A repeat CT scan of the chest revealed a persistent collection of right-sided empyema (Figure 1(b)).
Chest X-ray showing the right-sided chest tube (green arrows), positioned in the most dependent area.
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Postprocedure chest X-ray confirmed the optimal placement of the tube (Figure 2).