Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8962890 | Chest | 2018 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
Our analysis found that the presence of pleural thickening and the presence of an abscess/necrotizing pneumonia helps to triage patients in whom combined intrapleural therapy is likely to fail. The results warrant further study and validation in a prospective multicenter study.
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Authors
Danai MD, FCCP, Jeffrey MStat, David C. MD,