Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2878574 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
When compared with conventional management of OWT, VAC therapy accelerates wound healing and improves reexpansion of residual lung tissue in patients with OWT after empyema, allowing rapid surgical closure.
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Authors
Meindert MD, PhD, H. Nathalie A.M. MD, Gijs G. MD, Arne MD, Jos M.H. RN, André H.M. RN, Rene R. MD, PhD, Jos G. MD, PhD,