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Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy: How low can we get?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pleural infection is a common medical problem with significant mortality and morbidity.1 Despite advances in antibiotic therapy, the incidence of pleural infection is increasing in the Western world. The management of complicated pleural infections usually involves drainage of pleural effusion from the infected pleural cavity, typically with a pleural drain. When drainage fails, surgery is often required, but is contraindicated in patients who have significant medical comorbidities.

Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore

DOI: 10.47102//annals-acadmedsg.2024358

Authors: Imran Bin Mohamed Noor, Sze Khen Tan

Institutions: Changi General Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405815353

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