Fibrinolysis versus thoracoscopy: Comparison of results in empyema management in the child

CONCLUSIONS: In our experience, the results obtained with both procedures are quite similar, although patients undergoing TS had a better evolution (fewer days of antibiotic and a tendency to less hospitalization), despite having been performed a priori in more evolved patients.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 9, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maria Rosa Ibarra Rodriguez Jose Ignacio Garrido P & #233;rez Fernando V & #225;zquez Rueda Francisco Javier Murcia Pascual Sandra Rocio Wiesner Torres Rosa Maria Paredes Esteban Source Type: research