[Complicated abscesses of the lungs].

The work is based upon the treatment of 445 patients with complicated abscesses of the lungs for the period from 1963 to 1984. 158 operations were performed in 149 patients. General lethality in patients with complicated abscesses of the lungs was 11%. The operative treatment is thought to be absolutely indicated in patients with abscesses of the lungs complicated by hemorrhage and in patients with gangrenous abscesses of the lungs.