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(Chest. 1961;40:1-4.)
© 1961 American College of Chest Physicians

Changing Concepts in the Therapy of Lung Abscess: A Twenty Year Survey

MARK W. WOLCOTT M.D., F.C.C.P.1; OSWALD H. COURY M.D.2; and GEORGE L. BAUM M.D., F.C.C.P.3

1 Chief, Surgical Service, Veterans Administration Hospital.
2 Resident, General Surgery, Veterans Administration Hospital.
3 Chief, Non-tuberculous Pulmonary Disease Section, Veterans Administration Hospital.

1. The prognosis of lung abscess has worsened in the past four years. This is believed to be primarily due to such iatrogenic causes as hospital staphylococcus and increased use of corticoids.

2. Aerosol trypsin remains in our hands at least a helpful therapeutic agent.

3. Thin-walled residual cavities may be safely followed with good expectation that they will heal.






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