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The Physiologic and Radiologic Outcomes of Decortication for Chronic Empyema in the Long Term Follow Up: A Retrospective Analysis

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Aim: Chronic empyema due to non-specific or tuberculosis lead to both decrease in pulmonary functions and distortions of the radiologic views. Decortication either through video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) or open thoracotomy is the last resort of treatment.The study aims to evaluate the spirometry and radiologic outcomes of decortication of patients with chronic empyema.

Source: Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.5505/kjms.2019.95530

Authors: Ali Cevat Kutluk, Hasan Akın, Halil Ibrahim Erdoğdu

Institutions: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Yedikule Teaching Hospital, Kafkas University

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: W2932654745

FWCI: 0.176

Cites: 13

Cited by: 1

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