Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Versus Thoracotomy for Pleural Empyema: Outcomes and Risk Factors in a Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study

Abstract Background Pleural empyema is a serious complication of pulmonary infections that often requires surgical intervention . This study compared outcomes between video-assisted thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy, with particular attention to postoperative complications, intensive care...

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Autori principali:	Josef Yayan, Amr Khalil, Marcus Krüger, Christian Biancosino
Natura:	Artigo
Lingua:	Inglês
Pubblicazione:	BMC 2026-04-01
Serie:	Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Soggetti:	Pleural empyema Surgical outcomes Postoperative complications Thoracotomy Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Accesso online:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-026-03992-3
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