Need for various therapeutic interventions in patients with fibropurulent empyema
| Therapeutic interventions | Unit 1 (n = 136) | Unit 2 (n = 107) | Total (n = 243) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TD, tube drainage. | |||
| Initial TD | 125/136 (92%) | 101/107 (94%) | 223/243 (92%) |
| Failed TD | 22/122 (18%) | 26/101 (26%) | 48/223 (22%) |
| Limited thoracotomy | 17/22 (77%) | 19/26 (73%) | 36/48 (75%) |
| Decortication | 5/22 (23%) | 7/26 (27%) | 12/48 (25%) |