title: eComment: Optimal exposure for debridement of necrotizing mediastinitis and bilateral empyema thoracis.
authors: National Cardiothoracic Centre, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, PO Box KB 846, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.
authors: Frank
authors: F
authors: Edwin
authors: Mark M
authors: MM
authors: Tettey
authors: Martin
authors: M
authors: Tamatey
authors: Kwabena
authors: K
authors: Frimpong-Boateng
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015505:Chest Tubes; D003646:Debridement; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D009336:Necrosis; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000150:complications*; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents