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Parapneumonic Effusion Notes:

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  • Table 1
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Management of Parapneumonic Effusions

Figure 3

In performing VATS, the thoracic cavity must be entered carefully to avoid tearing the lung because of firm adhesions. We prefer to use the existing chest tube site, digitally mobilizing the adherent lung and further opening a space for the thoracoscope with a large blunt suction tip.
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