Hylopiopneumothorax

Chilopopneumothorax: a combination of purulent inflammation and air trauma of the chest

Hylopiopneumothorax is a medical term for a rare and serious disease that combines two pathological processes: purulent inflammation and the presence of air in the chest. The term "chylopyopneumothorax" comes from the Greek combination of the words: "chylo" (relating to the chyle - the region of the root of the lung), "pyon" (pus), "pneuma" (air) and "thorax" (chest). This condition requires immediate intervention and treatment as it can cause serious complications and even death.

Chylopyopneumothorax usually occurs as a result of trauma to the chest or various medical procedures, such as surgery on the lungs or pleura. Purulent inflammation usually occurs due to infection in the pleural cavity, which contains the lungs. Air trauma, on the other hand, can be caused by air entering the chest cavity through a damaged pleura or even from the outside, such as from a wound or perforation of the lung.

The main symptoms of chylopyopneumothorax include chest pain, difficulty breathing, cough with purulent discharge, pallor and general weakness. If you suspect this condition, you should seek medical help immediately. The diagnosis of chylopyopneumothorax can be confirmed by chest x-ray, computed tomography, or other imaging modalities.

Treatment of chylopyopneumothorax usually involves draining the purulent pleural cavity and removing air from the chest cavity. This may require the use of antibiotics to fight the infection. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to correct damage to the lung or pleura.

Hylopiopneumothorax is a serious disease that requires immediate intervention and comprehensive treatment. Early seeking medical help and timely treatment will help prevent possible complications and promote the patient's recovery.

Hylopion pneumothorax is a rare complication after chest and pleural cavity surgery that occurs as a result of chyle entering the pleural cavity. Otherwise, this disease is called chylopleuritis. It is manifested by the penetration of air masses into the pleural area, which provokes infiltration, and then the accumulation of chylia. Air accumulates in the pleural cavity area. This disease leads to pain in the chest area and a clear limitation of respiratory function.