Surgical Results for Chronic Empyema Using Omental Pedicled Flap: Long-Term Follow-Up Study

We concluded that the use of an omental pedicled flap for chronic empyema was effective even in cases with active infection, and did not compromise pulmonary function. Further, an additional thoracoplasty may completely obliterate the dead space, although indications should be referenced to preoperative pulmonary function.