U.K. Controlled Trial of Intrapleural Streptokinase for Pleural Infection

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Authors

Nick Maskell · Churchill Hospital

Christopher W.H. Davies · Royal Berkshire Hospital

Andrew Nunn · Medical Research Council

Emma Hedley · Churchill Hospital

Fergus Gleeson · Churchill Hospital

Robert F. Miller · University College London

Rhian Gabe ·

Abstract

The intrapleural administration of streptokinase does not improve mortality, the rate of surgery, or the length of the hospital stay among patients with pleural infection.

Topics & Keywords

Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 352, Issue 9, pp. 865-874

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa042473

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