| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881240 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Immediate OWT is a significant predictor of empyema healing after partial lung resection. Smaller pleural cavities appeared to increase the likelihood of healing. Prolonged chest tube drainage failed to control the infection in late onset of postoperative pleural empyema due to entrapped lung.
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Authors
Fabio MD, Mario MD, Claudio Della MD, Gerolamo MD, Adriano MD, Gaetano MD, FRCS (Ed),