Modified Clagett procedure for acute pleural empyema.
Surg Today
; 53(6): 743-747, 2023 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-36161532
ABSTRACT
Pleural empyema often requires surgical intervention; however, surgical invasiveness should be minimized. We utilized the modified Claget procedure as an alternative to thoracoplasty for acute pleural empyema with a dead space. The procedure was performed as follows first, 500 mg of kanamycin and 500,000 units of polymyxin sulfate dissolved in 10-100 ml saline was instilled intrapleurally via tube thoracostomy. The chest tube was clamped overnight and then removed. The modified Clagett procedure might be effective for acute pleural empyema with a dead space without pulmonary or bronchopleural fistula. We report our successful experience of performing modified Clagett procedure for pleural empyema with a dead space, through a detailed case presentation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pleural Diseases
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Bronchial Fistula
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Empyema, Pleural
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Empyema
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Surg Today
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article