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[Current role of open window thoracostomy].

G Torresini1, W Di Francescantonio, C Battaglia

  • 1Cattedra e Unità Organizzativa di Chirurgia Toracica, Università degli Studi de L'Aquila, Azienda USL di Teramo.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|August 5, 2000
PubMed
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Open Window Thoracostomy (OWT) is a surgical method for chronic empyemas. This study analyzes OWT

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Open Window Thoracostomy (OWT) originated from treating chronic tuberculous empyemas.
  • Indications have expanded to include metapneumoniae and post-pneumonectomy empyemas, with or without broncho-pleural fistula.
  • OWT is considered for patients with severe systemic decline or septic shock.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the current indications for Open Window Thoracostomy.
  • To identify challenges and complications associated with the OWT procedure.
  • To evaluate the therapeutic outcomes of OWT in managing complex empyema cases.

Summary:

  • The OWT procedure involves daily cleaning of the pleural cavity with antibiotic-soaked gauzes.
  • This method aims to reduce purulent infection effects and facilitate pleural cavity reduction for reconstructive surgery.

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  • The study evaluated 27 OWT cases treated between 1984 and 1998.

    • Impact:

    • OWT can be crucial in managing severe empyema, particularly in patients at risk of septic shock.
    • Despite challenges in management and patient acceptance, OWT can resolve dangerous situations.
    • Findings contribute to understanding the role and outcomes of OWT in thoracic surgery.