Surgical Treatment of Chronic Tuberculous Empyema Thoracis: 4 Cases Report

Young Sik Park

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Published Online: Jul 24, 2015

Abstract

Chronic tuberculous empyema thoracis was intially treated by anti-tuberculous medication. thoracentesis and closed tube thoracostomy. But when the empyema cavity was not completely closed. another more aggressive and extensive thoracic operations were needed.

Recently the author experienced the 4 kinds of the operations. which included 1) Decortication. 2) Thoracoplasty. 3) Open drainage and 4) Pleuropneumonectomy.

Postoperative courses uneventful in all 4 cases.