The Application of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in the Management of Empyema Necessitans
Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is gaining popularity in the management of many types of acute and chronic wounds. The use of VAC devices in thoracic surgery is limited, but it appears to be promising in complex cases of empyema thoraces. We report a case of empyema necessitans, in which VAC was used...
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Main Authors: | Yasser Aljehani, Zahra Al-Matar, Samah Nawar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6805736 |
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