Comparative Study Between Outcome of ICT Drainage and VATS in Management of Second Stage Empyema

Comparative Study Between Outcome of Inter-costal Tube Drainage and Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in Management of Second Stage Empyema

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare between outcome of inter-costal tube drainage and video assisted thoracoscopic surgery in management of patients with second stage empyema.

It compares the outcome of both interventions in hospital stay, cost, wether need of decortication later on or not.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients both adults and children diagnosed as Empyema thoracis in early stages based on clinical examination, imaging modalities and pleural fluid analysis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Empyema due to carcinoma, terminally ill patients, patients with severe respiratory distress at admission, patients not fit for surgery, patients with co morbid diseases like cardiac disorders and immunosuppression.