Intra-pleural fibrinolytic therapy versus conservative management in the treatment of adult parapneumonic effusions and empyema

Cameron, Robert; Richard H R Davies, Huw

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd002312.pub3

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Intra-pleural fibrinolytic therapy versus conservative management in the treatment of adult parapneumonic effusions and empyema

Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • Apr 21, 2008

Authors:

Robert Cameron

Huw Richard H R Davies

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pleural effusions and empyema may complicate lower respiratory tract infections. Treatment of these collections of pus includes surgical drainage and the use of intra-pleural fibrinolysis to break down fibrin bands that may cause loculation. OBJECTIVES: To conduct a systematic review of ...

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Medicine

Empyema

Streptokinase

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