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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Chronic empyema traditionally treated with thoracotomy and decortication.
  • Videothoracoscopy shows potential for similar results with less morbidity.
  • Evaluating the efficacy of open thoracotomy and decortication is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience with thoracotomy and decortication for chronic empyema.
  • To evaluate the clinical outcomes of this surgical procedure.
  • To provide a benchmark for comparison with alternative methods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 33 patients with chronic empyema.
  • Patients treated between March 1992 and June 2006.
  • Diagnosis based on clinical signs, symptoms, and imaging.

Main Results:

  • Average age 34 years, 81.8% male.
  • Pneumonia (78.8%) and trauma (21.2%) were main etiologies.
  • 9% complications, 0% mortality, 10-day average hospital stay, no recurrences.

Conclusions:

  • Open thoracotomy and decortication is a safe procedure for chronic empyema.
  • Low morbidity and mortality rates observed.
  • Promising long-term functional outcomes support its continued use.