Thoracotomy versus Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy in Pediatric Empyema.
Leily MohajerzadehSaran LotfollahzadehArmin VosoughiIman HarirforooshSina ParsayHesam AmirifarNazanin FarahbakhshKhashahyar AtqiaeePublished in: The Korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2019)
Our results indicate that VATS was not only less invasive than thoracotomy, but also showed promising results, such as an earlier discharge from the hospital and fewer postoperative complications.