Diagnosis and management of postpneumonectomy empyema with an Eloesser flap.
Postpneumonectomy empyema (PPE) is an uncommon and devastating complication of pneumonectomy, with substantial morbidity and mortality. The condition is characterized by pleural cavity infection and inflammation. This article focuses on the management of complicated and persistent PPE with a procedure called Eloesser flap placement, a type of open-window thoracostomy.
Sherry
Victoria
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Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA. victoria.sherry@uphs.upenn.edu
Patton
Nancy
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Stricker
Carrie Tompkins
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D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013907:Thoracostomy