Randomised trial of intrapleural urokinase in the treatment of childhood empyema.

BACKGROUND: The role of intrapleural fibrinolytic agents in the treatment of childhood empyema has not been established. A randomised double blind placebo controlled trial of intrapleural urokinase was performed in children with parapneumonic empyema. METHODS: Sixty children (median age 3.3 years) w...

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Autori principali: Thomson, A, Hull, J, Kumar, MR, Wallis, C, Balfour Lynn, I
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2002