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(Chest. 1950;17:102-113.)
© 1950 American College of Chest Physicians

Pulmonary Abscess as Complication of Hiatal Hernia

EUGENE L. COODLEY M.D.1

1 The Medical Service, Wadsworth Hospital, Veterans Administration Center, Los Angeles, California.

1) An unusual case of lung abscess arising secondary to a hiatal hernia has been presented.

2) A review of the etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of pulmonary abscess has been given.

3) The present concepts of therapy have been reviewed. Penicillin administered in its various forms would seem to offer the best promise for success of any of the medical agents.

4) The indications and optimal time for surgical intervention have been emphasized.






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