Ewha Med J.
1991 Sep;14(3):313-322. 10.12771/emj.1991.14.3.313.
Surgical Treatment of Chronic Tuberculous Empyema Thoracis: 4 Cases Report
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
- KMID: 2052653
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.1991.14.3.313
Abstract
- Chronic tuberculous empyema thoracis was intially treated by anti-tuberculous medication. thoracentesis and closed tube thoracostomy. But when the empyema cavity was not completely closed. another more aggressive and extensive thoracic operations were needed. Recently the author experienced the 4 kinds of the operations. which included 1) Decortication. 2) Thoracoplasty. 3) Open drainage and 4) Pleuropneumonectomy. Postoperative courses uneventful in all 4 cases.
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