Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5596586 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Thoracoscopic decortication of advanced tuberculous empyema is feasible, safe, and effective with good short- and long-term results in selected patients. In a substantial portion of patients, operative cultures required modifying drug treatment to treat underlying tuberculosis.
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Authors
Arvind MS, FACS, Belal B. MS, Vijay C. MS, Sai MD, FACS, Mohan V. MS, Jayashree MD, FICA,