Treatment of encapsulated pleural effusions in children: A prospective trial

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Authors

J Kobr · Czech Precision Forge (Czechia)

Katerina Pizingerová

Lumír Šašek

Jiří Fremuth

Konrad Siala

Jaroslav Ráček · Charles University

Abstract

The authors recommend intrapleural fibrinolysis as an effective and safe alternative treatment strategy in treating encapsulated pleural effusions in children.

Topics & Keywords

Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Trauma Management and Diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatrics International

Volume 52, Issue 3, pp. 453-458

DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2009.03006.x

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