| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882690 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Video-assisted thoracic surgery is a safe and effective treatment option for fibropurulent empyema with low morbidity and mortality. Conversion to thoracotomy should be used if necessary to remove all of the fibropurulent material and achieve complete expansion of the lung to insure a good outcome.
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Authors
Peter N. MD, Victoria MD, Nestor S. MD, Peter H. MD,