Sudhansu Sekhar Patra

Two-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in pediatric empyema thoracis: A retrospective analysis from a tertiary care hospital

Background: Empyema thoracis is a serious pleural infection in children, most often arising as a complication of bacterial pneumonia. It contributes significantly to morbidity and, if inadequately treated, may result in irreversible pulmonary damage. Video-assisted thoracoscopic...