Feline pyothorax – new insights into an old problem: Part 2. Treatment recommendations and prophylaxis

摘要: Until recently, pyothorax in the cat has been generally considered to have a poor prognosis. However, it become clear that most cats survive first 48 h following presentation can be successfully treated with aggressive medical management. In this second part of two-part review, logical guidelines for management disease are discussed, particular emphasis on antimicrobial selection. Patient stabilisation and supportive care, techniques pleural space drainage lavage indications surgery reviewed.