Comparison of outcome between sole operation and operation after tube thoracostomy in late phase empyema

Abstract Empyema is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by infection in the pleural cavity with pus collection. Treatment options include antibiotics, tube thoracostomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) decortication, or open thoracotomy. This study investigated w...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Shao-Syuan Tong, Yi-Ling Chen, Ya-Fu Cheng, Ching-Yuan Cheng, Chang-Lun Huang, Wei-Heng Hung, Bing‑Yen Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Empyema Decortication Tube thoracostomy Outcome
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98815-1

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