Open thoracotomy and decortication for chronic empyema
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Open Thoracotomy and Decortication for Chronic Empyema
OBJECTIVES Traditionally, chronic empyema has been treated by thoracotomy and decortication. Some recent reports have claimed similar clinical results for videothoracoscopy, but with less morbidity and mortality than open procedures. Our experience with thoracotomy and decortication is reviewed so that the results of this surgical procedure can be adequately evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS F...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinics
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1807-5932
DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322008000600014