| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652512 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
This study characterizes recent treatment practices of patients with empyema. Higher readmission and reintervention rates were observed in patients managed with chest tubes, suggesting some of these patients may benefit from earlier definitive surgical intervention.
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Authors
Tara R. MD, MPHS, Margaret A. PhD, MPH, Varun MD, MSCI, Bryan F. MD, MPH, Benjamin D. MD, MPH,