| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2877470 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Vacuum-assisted closure therapy is an efficient and safe adjunct to treat severe intrathoracic infections and may be a good alternative to the open window thoracostomy in selected patients. Long time intervals in between VAC changes and short course of therapy result in good patient acceptance.
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Authors
Alend MD, Jean Yannis MD, PhD, Michel MD, Adrien Caliera MD, Yabo MD, Nicolas MD, Hans-Beat MD, Thorsten MD,