Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2875578 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Decortication for posttraumatic empyema results in higher postoperative lung volumes than catheter drainage and has a lower complication rate. Decortication is more effective in restoring full pulmonary capacity in the treatment of posttraumatic empyema.
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Computed Tomographic Modeling Before and After Treatment for Posttraumatic Empyema: Early Decortication Is Superior to Catheter Drainage
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