Journal article
Pulmonary Parenchymal Abscess: VATS Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals, v 9(4), pp 339-341
Dec 2001
Abstract
Lung abscesses are usually treated with antibiotic regimens and postural drainage. Treatment failure necessitates transbronchial drainage with radiographically guided or open procedures. A patient with a lung abscess remained febrile despite a 2-week course of antibiotics and 3 unsuccessful percutaneous drainage attempts. Video-assisted thoracoscopic exploration localized the abscess and facilitated endoscopic unroofing and debridement of the cavity. Thoracoscopic drainage techniques offer a reliable and expedient option for refractory lung abscesses when compared to standard therapy alone.
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Details
- Title
- Pulmonary Parenchymal Abscess: VATS Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
- Creators
- Francis J Podbielski - HealthPartnersHeron E Rodriguez - HealthPartnersIrvin M Wiesman - HealthPartnersAndrew M Brown - HealthPartnersEmily D Quiros - HealthPartnersMohammed F Ziauddin - HealthPartners
- Publication Details
- Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals, v 9(4), pp 339-341
- Publisher
- Sage
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0035714789
- Other Identifier
- 991021838152604721