[Treatment of 94 cases of chronic empyema using a modified technique of decortication of the lung].

The article reported the use of a modified technique in the treatment of chronic empyema by decorticating only the visceral fibrous plate and leaving the parietal fibrous plate undecorticated. The cure rate was 100% and mortality rate 0%. This modified decortication has the advantages of simplifying the operative procedure shortening the operation time, lessening bleeding, and reducing operative trauma and risk. This modified technique may be applicable in most cases of chronic empyema.