| Literature DB >> 15205899 |
S Sivasubramanian1, V Hjortdal, G A Cohen.
Abstract
Bilateral empyema is a rare condition in children. In the current era of minimally invasive surgical treatment, our experience with two cases suggests that video thoracoscopic drainage and decortication for children with bilateral empyema is safe, effective, and potentially less expensive.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15205899 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-004-1180-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Surg Int ISSN: 0179-0358 Impact factor: 1.827