Abstract
Empyema is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. For satisfactory outcome, complete drainage is mandated. The appropriate drainage modality of an empyema is not yet established. We report a case of successful computed tomography-guided percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage with daily saline irrigation of a loculated empyema.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 292-294 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Bronchology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CT-guided percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage
- Daily normal saline intrapleural irrigation
- Empyema