Efficacy of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for management of empyema thoracis
Homvises, B.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 95 Suppl. 1: S28-S32
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 23964441 Document Number: 18181
Empyema thoracis is a frequent clinical problem and share in common a considerable potential for death and morbidity. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery achieved satisfactory results with treatment. VATS debridement and decortication is safe and effective treatment in the management of stage II and stage III empyema thoracis.
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