The results of treatment of complicated pleural empyema with VATS combined with the use of fibrinolytic agents

Early VATS combined with early rehabilitation offers excellent results, radically improving the outcome in both the fibrinopurulent, as well as in organizing stages of PE in children, nonetheless surgeon should be experienced in the minimally invasive technique. The method seems to be successful even in very neglected cases, if not, patient could benefit from fibrinolytic therapy.