Fig. 2From: Simple chest closure of open window thoracostomy for postpneumonectomy empyema: a case reportBronchopleural fistula closure promoted the growth of healthy thick granulation tissue covering the whole cavity, thereby reducing the cavity size. Postoperative day 1 (a). At 2 and 4 months after the omentopexy (b, c). The bacteria have not been eliminated completely from the cavity, and a small amount of yellowish exudate containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa is observed (d)Back to article page