Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2874045 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In one third of children with TB, severe airway obstruction caused by enlarged lymph nodes requires decompression. Transthoracic decompression can be safely performed with low complication, failure, and fatality rates.
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Authors
Pierre MMed(Paed), Robert P. FC Paed, Jacques T. FC Cardio(SA), Pieter FCA, Sharon FC Paed, Savvas PhD, Gawie J. FC Cardio(SA),