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(Chest. 1966;49:175-178.)
© 1966 American College of Chest Physicians

The Management of Spontaneous Pyopneumothorax and Empyema in Young Children

J. M. Reid M.D.1; R. S. Barclay M.D., F.C.C.P.1; J. G. Stevenson M.D.1; and T. M. Welsh M.D.1

1 Cardio-thoracic Unit, Mearnskirk, Hospital

Twenty-three young children suffering from spontaneous pyopneumothorax complicating staphylococcal pneumonia are presented, and a plea is made for active, prompt treatment in such cases in the form of intercostal drainage under local anesthesia. All made speedy and complete recovery.

Eight young children with empyema were encountered during the same ten-year period, and all were treated succesfully by rib resection and drainage.






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