Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5941117 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In managing tuberculous abscess of the chest wall, extensive abscess excision with rib resection is considered to be important. Preoperative anti-tuberculosis medication may play an important role in reducing the postoperative complication, including abscess recurrence.
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Authors
Kyu Do MD, Deog Gon MD, Min Seop MD, Myeong Im MD, Chan Beom MD,