Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875992 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Tailored thoracomyoplasty represents a valid option for patients with chronic postlobectomy empyema without requiring a preceding open window thoracostomy. Space obliteration and infection control were equally obtained with and without first rib resection.
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Authors
Ian MD, Thorsten MD, Yabo MD, Antoine MD, Hans-Beat MD, Michel MD,