| Literature DB >> 17540995 |
Andrew J Drain1, Jonathon I Ferguson, Rana Sayeed, Sharon Wilkinson, Andy Ritchie.
Abstract
We describe how 2-window video-assisted thoracoscopic decortication and lung mobilization can provide definitive management of stage III empyema. This technique was used in 52 patients with stage III empyema. None required additional ports or a thoracotomy. Three patients (6%) needed computed tomography-guided drainage of persistent large loculi, but none required further surgery. Chest radiographs at 6 weeks after surgery confirmed full lung expansion and resolution of pleural collection in the other 49 patients (94%).Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID： 17540995 DOI： 10.1177/021849230701500313
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann ISSN： 0218-4923