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Pleural empyema: early pulmonary decortication and lung biopsy.

Authors :
Busca J
Muñoz OO
Santarelli L
Fiore C
Torquatti A
Source :
Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery [J Laparoendosc Surg] 1993 Apr; Vol. 3 (2), pp. 133-9.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Presented herein is a case of a patient with infectious acute pneumopathy who developed exudative pleural effusions. A diagnostic and therapeutic thoracoscopy was carried out. The usefulness of this method in early pulmonary decortication is emphasized.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1052-3901
Volume :
3
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8518465
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1993.3.133