Efficacy of Intrapleural Streptokinase in Complicated Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions and Empyema

OKUMUŞ N. G., Karaosman S., KIYAN E., İŞSEVER H., Arseven O.

TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL, vol.11, no.1, pp.10-13, 2010 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.10-13
  • Keywords: Empyema, intrapleural fibrinolytics, pleural effusion
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Parapneumonic pleural effusions show a wide range, from minimal-uncomplicated pleural effusions to complicated effusions and empyema. At the present time, the use and benefit of intrapleural streptokinase in complicated cases, in addition to closed chest tube drainage and thoracoscopic methods, is still contraversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intrapleural streptokinase in parapneumonic pleural effusions.