Comparison of outcome between sole operation and operation after tube thoracostomy in late phase empyema

Comparison of outcome between sole operation and operation after tube thoracostomy in late phase empyema

Abstract Empyema is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by infection in the pleural cavity with pus collection. Treatment options include antibiotics, tube thoracostomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) decortication, or open thoracotomy. This study investigated w...

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Main Authors: Shao-Syuan Tong, Yi-Ling Chen, Ya-Fu Cheng, Ching-Yuan Cheng, Chang-Lun Huang, Wei-Heng Hung, Bing‑Yen Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Empyema
Decortication
Tube thoracostomy
Outcome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98815-1
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