| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883981 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We concluded that the use of an omental pedicled flap for chronic empyema was effective even in cases with active infection, and did not compromise pulmonary function. Further, an additional thoracoplasty may completely obliterate the dead space, although indications should be referenced to preoperative pulmonary function.
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Authors
Yoshitomo MD, Shin-ichi MD, Hiroki MD, Masayoshi MD, Noriyoshi MD, Hiroyuki MD, Hajime MD,