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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2019-06-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
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