| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880021 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Thoracoscopic decortication for empyema, complex pleural effusion, and hemothorax yields results that are at least equivalent to open decortication. Patients undergoing VATSD have fewer postoperative complications. The conversion and reoperation rates are low, suggesting that a thoracoscopic approach is an effective and reasonable first option for most patients with complex pleural effusions and empyema.
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Authors
Betty C. MD, Jennifer MD, Eric M. MD, Mark W. MD, Thomas A. MD, David H. MD, William R. MD,