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Lung decortication for chronic empyaema: effects on pulmonary function and thoracic asymmetry in the late period
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 10/14/09
Gokce M et al. – The open decortication for chronic pleural empyaema significantly increases FEV1 and FVC. Due to the re–expansion of the lung and enlargement of the intercostal spaces, the chest wall deformity also improves considerably after the operation.
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