Thoracoscopic management of empyema thoracis.
Appropriate management of empyema thoracis is dependent upon a secure diagnosis of the etiology of empyema and the phase of development. Minimal access surgery using video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) is one of many useful techniques in treating empyema. Complex empyema requires adjunctive treatment in addition to VATS.
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Michael A
MA
Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Beckles
Daniel L
DL
Paul
Michelle
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Hotze
Margaret
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Dimaio
Michael J
MJ