An update on the drainage of pyogenic lung abscesses
Most lung abscesses (80–90%) are now successfully treated with antibiotics; however, this conservative approach may occasionally fail. When medical treatment fails, pulmonary resection is usually advised. Alternatively, percutaneous transthoracic tube drainage or endoscopic drainage can be considere...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277038/ |