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Question 28
Mr . Key is a 53 -year- old male patient who developed empyema following a serious bout
of bacterial pneumonia . He presented as septic and was started immediately on
intravenous antibiotics and drainage of the sinus cavity . Forty eight hours later , he is
much improved clinically and drainage has receded . The next step in his care would be
A . A CT scan
B . Eloesser’s procedure C . Decortication D Reexpansion