Simple chest closure of open window thoracostomy for postpneumonectomy empyema: a case report

Abstract Background Management of postpneumonectomy empyema requires comprehensive strategies, especially when the condition is associated with large bronchopleural fistulae. We report a case involving the simple chest closure of open window thoracostomy with remaining residual space. Case presentat...

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Main Authors: Tetsuya Fukui, Tadashi Matsukura, Yusuke Wakatsuki, Satoko Yamawaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2019-04-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-019-0612-y
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