Factors associated with recurrent bacterial empyema thoracis

Summary: Background: Empyema thoracis (ET) is one of the common thoracic diseases frequently found in developing countries. In the past, only a few studies have analyzed recurrent ET, and none had clearly identified the prognostic factors for recurrence. The aim of this study is to identify the pro...

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Main Authors: Apichat Tantraworasin, Asara Thepbunchonchai, Sophon Siwachat, Chidchanok Ruengorn, Daowan Khunyotying, Andrew J. Kaufman, Emanuela Taioli, Somcharoen Saeteng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958416304985