Efficacy of medical thoracoscopy combined with fibrinolytic therapy in the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema

Efficacy of medical thoracoscopy combined with fibrinolytic therapy in the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema

Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and feasibility of medical thoracoscopy combined with fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema, with a focus on therapeutic outcomes and recovery duration. Methods A retros...

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Main Authors:	Feng-Fu Zhan, Mao-Hong Huang, Yan-Ping Du, Yan Chen, Han-Han Chen, Yi-Li Lin, Yi-Yuan Chen, Ling Cai, Xiao-Bin Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-02-01
Series:	BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:	Complicated parapneumonic effusions Empyema Medical thoracoscopy Fibrinolytic therapy Efficacy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03530-2
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