Thoracotomy versus Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy in Pediatric Empyema

Background: To compare the outcomes of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in comparison to open thoracic surgery in pediatric patients suffering from empyema. Methods: A prospective study was carried out in 80 patients referred to the Department of Pediatric Surgery between 2015 and 2018. T...

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Main Authors: Leily Mohajerzadeh, Saran Lotfollahzadeh, Armin Vosoughi, Iman Harirforoosh, Sina Parsay, Hesam Amirifar, Nazanin Farahbakhsh, Khashayar Atqiaee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2019-06-01
Series:Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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