Surgery Empyema necessitans is defined as so when – A Plural empyema is under pressure B Pleural empyema has ruptured into bronchus C Pleural empyema has ruptured into the pericardium D Pleural empyema is showing extension to the subcutaneous tissue 💡 Explanation Empyema necessitans is defined as so when - ✓ Correct Answer: D. Pleural empyema is showing extension to the subcutaneous tissue