Comparison of outcome between sole operation and operation after tube thoracostomy in late phase empyema

Abstract Empyema is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by infection in the pleural cavity with pus collection. Treatment options include antibiotics, tube thoracostomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) decortication, or open thoracotomy. This study investigated w...

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Main Authors: Shao-Syuan Tong, Yi-Ling Chen, Ya-Fu Cheng, Ching-Yuan Cheng, Chang-Lun Huang, Wei-Heng Hung, Bing‑Yen Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98815-1
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