Thoracoscopic debridement for empyema thoracis
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This retrospective study of 106 pediatric empyema cases demonstrates an 88% success rate for primary thoracoscopic debridement, with most failures attributed to pulmonary necrosis and bronchopleural fistula requiring conversion to open thoracotomy with serratus anterior flap reconstruction.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Thoracoscopic debridement for empyema thoracis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-03-05. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/2325
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