Why the study?
Does intrapleural streptokinase reduce the need for surgery and improve clinical success in patients with pleural empyema?
Does intrapleural streptokinase reduce the need for surgery and improve clinical success in patients with pleural empyema?
Intrapleural streptokinase adjunctive to chest tube drainage significantly improves clinical success and reduces the need for surgery in patients with pleural empyema.
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Supports adjunctive intrapleural streptokinase to raise success and cut surgery in empyema; confirms RCT benefit over drainage alone.
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