Effect of decortication and pleurectomy in chronic empyema patients

Conclusion Decortication and pleurectomy via a posterolateral thoracotomy significantly improves pulmonary function and chest wall diameters in patients with chronic empyema due to tuberculosis or other diseases.

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Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - February 15, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bagheri, R., Haghi, S. Z., Dalouee, M. N., Rajabnejad, A., Basiri, R., Hajian, T. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research