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Pediatric Empyema–An Algorithm for Early Thoracoscopic Intervention

INTRODUCTION: The management of pediatric empyema remains controversial. We contend that early thoracoscopic intervention results in shorter hospital stays, decreased morbidity, and superior outcomes. We propose an algorithm using early image-guided thoracoscopy as an effective treatment for pediatr...

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Autores principales: Knudtson, Jason, Grewal, Harsh
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2004
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3015502/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14974659