Base antimicrobial use in dogs with pyothorax on culture and susceptibility data.Diagnostic imaging often plays an important role in guiding case management.Favorable treatment effects have been documented with pleural lavage and surgery.Pyothorax is a potentially recurrent condition that results in systemic illness. Treatment is intended to eliminate infection, improve ventilation, and minimize recurrence. Decision-making challenges presented to the clinician dealing with the dog with pyothorax relate to both work-up and therapy, i.e., what imaging modality is most appropriate and when is surgery indicated?
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