Lung abscess predicts the surgical outcome in patients with pleural empyema

Lung abscess predicts the surgical outcome in patients with pleural empyema

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>Most cases of pleural empyema are caused by pulmonary infections, which are usually combined with pneumonia or lung abscess. The mortality of patients with pleural empyema remains high (up to 20%). It also contributes to higher hospi...

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Main Authors: Wu Chin-Yen, Lin Yi-Chieh, Fang Hsin-Yuan, Chen Heng-Chung, Huang Hung-Che, Cheng Ching-Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/5/1/88

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