Therapeutic strategy and efficacy evaluation of chronic empyema after total pneumonectomy: individualized analysis of six patients

Therapeutic strategy and efficacy evaluation of chronic empyema after total pneumonectomy: individualized analysis of six patients

Abstract Background Chronic empyema after total pneumonectomy is a potentially fatal complication.The aim of the study is to explore the treatment strategy and clinical efficacy of chronic empyema after pneumonectomy. Methods A retrospective analysis of 6 patients with chronic empyema after pneumone...

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Main Authors:	Lei Wang, Yunjie Lv, Guoxue Zhao, Guangjian Li, Zhongliang He, Yunchao Huang, Guangqiang Zhao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-12-01
Series:	Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:	Chronic empyema Postpneumonectomy Bronchopleural fistula Autologous tissue flap Open-window thoracostomy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03246-0
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