Successful treatment of bilateral empyema with bilateral fistulae using free intercostal muscle flap
Abstract Background Bilateral empyema is rare and can be life-threatening. Few cases have ever been reported about bilateral empyema with fistula on both sides. We herein report a case of bilateral empyema with bilateral fistulae that was treated with a 2-stage operation. Case presentation The patie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-02-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01140-8 |