369 pneumonectomies carried out within the years 1981 to 1988 and their empyema complications form the basis for a retrospective analysis to assess the outcome of treating pneumonectomy cavity empyema by window healing. During the same period 31 empyema after 322 pneumonectomies to treat bronchial carcinoma are investigated in more detail as far as their therapeutic modalities are concerned. 20 patients received a thoracic window. 18 of 31 patients (58%) could be cured, and 9 of these were in the thoracic window group. The hospital mortality of empyema patients after pneumonectomy amounted to 42%. In an historical comparison no progress could be recognized in the treatment of this septic complication.
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