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Title
Thoracoscopic management of empyema thoracis.
Authors
Wait, Michael A; Beckles, Daniel L; Paul, Michelle; Hotze, Margaret; Dimaio, Michael J
Abstract
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.