Pneumatoceles in postpneumonic empyema: an algorithmic approach

IMAMOGLU, M; CAY, A; KOSUCU, POLAT; OZDEMIR, O; Cobanoglu, ÜMİT; ORHAND, F; AKYOL, A; SARIHAN, HALUK

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.03.048

Pneumatoceles in postpneumonic empyema: an algorithmic approach

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IMAMOGLU M., CAY A., KOSUCU P., OZDEMIR O., Cobanoglu U., ORHAND F., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.40, no.7, pp.1111-1117, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 40 Issue: 7
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.03.048
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1111-1117
Keywords: pneumatocele, postpneumonic empyema, CT guided percutaneous catheter drainage, children, PEDIATRIC LUNG ABSCESS, DRAINAGE, CATHETER, CHILDREN, DECOMPRESSION, PNEUMONIA
Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the natural course and select appropriate therapy for pneumatocele (PC) in children with postpneumonic empyema.