Closure of open window thoracostomy due to MRSA pyothorax by EWS bronchial occlusion and modified extraperiosteal air plombage: a case report

Closure of open window thoracostomy due to MRSA pyothorax by EWS bronchial occlusion and modified extraperiosteal air plombage: a case report

Abstract Background Refractory pyothorax caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a challenging clinical condition; complications such as bronchopleural fistulae can further hinder its treatment. To avoid a fatal state caused by aspirating pneumonia, open window thoracotomy is...

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Main Authors: Masami Kuramochi, Mayumi Shinonaga, Setsuo Kuraoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-01-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Open window thoracostomy
Fenestration
Pyothorax
Empyema
Extraperiosteal air plombage
Endobronchial Watanabe Spigot (EWS)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-024-01815-y

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