| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2984352 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The incidence of pleural space infections and the proportion of patients undergoing operative management have increased over time. Patients undergoing operations were younger and had less comorbid illness than those not undergoing operations but had a much lower risk of early death, even after adjusting for these factors.
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Authors
Farhood MD, Rebecca Gaston MPH, Bahirathan MD, Douglas E. MD, David R. MD, MPH,