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Fig. 2

From: Simple chest closure of open window thoracostomy for postpneumonectomy empyema: a case report

Fig. 2

Bronchopleural 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)

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