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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Medknow Publications
ISSN: 0972-9941
EISSN: 0972-9941
Vol. 3, No. 4, 2007, pp. 141-148
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Bioline Code: ma07032
Full paper language: English
Document type: Special Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2007, pp. 141-148
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Thoracoscopic management of empyema thoracis
Wait, Michael A.; Beckles, Daniel L.; Paul, Michelle; Hotze, Margaret & DiMaio, Michael J.
Abstract
Appropriate management of empyema thoracis is dependent upon a secure diagnosis of the etiology of empyema and the phase of development. Minimal access surgery using video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) is one of many useful techniques in treating empyema. Complex empyema requires adjunctive treatment in addition to VATS.
Keywords
Empyema, video-assisted thoracoscopy
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