Intrapleural Streptokinase for Empyema and Complicated Parapneumonic Effusions
Intrapleural Streptokinase for Empyema and Complicated Parapneumonic Effusions
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New York, NY: Am Thoracic Soc
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English
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New York, NY: Am Thoracic Soc
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We conducted a single-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to determine whether streptokinase instillations adjunctive to chest tube drainage reduce the need for surgery and improve outcome in patients with pleural empyema. Fifty-three patients (frank pus aspirated, 81%; microbiological agent cultured, 62%; mean effusion pH, 6.6 +/- 0.4) re...
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Intrapleural Streptokinase for Empyema and Complicated Parapneumonic Effusions
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66656961
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66656961
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1073-449X
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1535-4970
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10.1164/rccm.200312-1740OC
