Arch Dis Child. Published Online First: 3 August 2007. doi:10.1136/adc.2007.127373
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What is the best treatment for empyema?
1 Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, United Kingdom
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Accepted 23 July 2007
Abstract
There is no evidence to support a better clinical outcome from VATS compared to a chest drain with intrapleural fibrinolytic in children with empyema. Most children will do well with this therapy alone.
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