Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the management of loculated empyema

被引:21
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作者
Cunniffe, MG [1 ]
Maguire, D [1 ]
McAnena, OJ [1 ]
Johnston, S [1 ]
Gilmartin, JJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Coll Hosp Galway, Dept Surg, Galway, Ireland
关键词
empyema; videoscopy; debridement; fibropurulent empyema; lung; VATS;
D O I
10.1007/s004649900094
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
Background: Fibropurulent empyema (stage II of Light) does not respond to antibiotic therapy and simple drainage. If the condition is inadequately treated, restrictive pulmonary deficit develops, necessitating thoracotomy and decortication. We report our experience with the videoscopic management of stage II and limited stage III disease. Methods: Ten consecutive patients underwent videoscopic debridement of fibropurulent empyema; three of them required removal of limited visceral and parietal rind. Results: The mean operating time was 42 +/- 8.1 min. Postoperative pyrexia and leucocytosis settled within 4.2 +/- 2.1 days and 13.1 +/- 3.2 days, respectively. Intercostal chest tubes were removed by 4.5 +/- 1.0 days, The mean fall in hematocrit following surgery was 4.9%, Parenteral analgesics were required for 1.0 +/- 0.5 days and oral analgesics for 3 +/- 1.6 days. The mean postoperative stay was 11 +/- 8.1 days. No patient required any further intervention. Conclusions: Videoscopic debridement of empyema produces excellent results, with minimal patient morbidity and a short hospital stay. We recommend it as the preferred method for first-line management of fibropurulent (stage II) empyema.
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