Intrapleural streptokinase with pigtail catheter drainage versus medical thoracoscopy in complicated parapneumonic effusion

Intrapleural streptokinase with pigtail catheter drainage versus medical thoracoscopy in complicated parapneumonic effusion

Context Parapneumonic effusion and empyema are commonly encountered by the pulmonologist. The decision regarding management is still challenging. Aim To compare outcomes of intrapleural streptokinase with pigtail catheter drainage versus medical thoracoscopy in complicated parapneumonic effusion. Me...

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Main Authors: Mervat A Abou Ismail, Ahmed Y Gad, Hatem A Elmallawany, Hany H Moussa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Subjects:
complicated parapneumonic effusions
empyema
fibrinolytics
medical thoracoscopy
pleura
streptokinase
Online Access:http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2023;volume=72;issue=4;spage=492;epage=499;aulast=Abou

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