Timing and Efficacy of VATS Debridement in the Treatment of Parapneumonic Empyema
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Objectives: Empyema thoracis is a common thoracic disease seen in both developing and developed countries. Despite modern management techniques, this condition is still associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has become an established mode of treatment for this condition; however the first-line approach and timing of surgical intervention remains controversial. The present study was undertaken to assess our experience of VATS debridement in the management of empyema, focusing on the timing of surgical intervention, and the affect this has on outcomes.
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تاریخ انتشار 2016