Non-surgical treatment for post pneumonectomy empyema.
2003
We describe an alternative treatment for postpneumonectomy
empyemain patients for which Claggett procedure is inappropriate. During the years 1990–2002 eight patients with postpneumonectomy
empyemawere treated by continuous soft tube
thoracostomy, intrapleural
fibrinolysisand antibiotics. The medical records of these patients were reviewed retrospectively. The procedure was well tolerated by all patients and there were no significant complications during the treatment period. One patient died 9 months postpneumonectomy due to metastatic disease. The remaining patients have successfully completed the treatment with no recurrence of
empyema. Continuous soft tube drainage with intrapleural
fibrinolysisand antibiotics is a safe treatment for postpneumonectomy
empyemain patients who are not appropriate candidates for
operative management. q 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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