Table 2 Use of intrapleural streptokinase in empyema thoracis
From: A study of empyema thoracis and role of intrapleural streptokinase in its management
Reference* | Number of patients | Number of instillations | Complications** |
|---|---|---|---|
Chin [8] | 17 | 1–10 | None |
Davies [9] | 7 | NA | None |
Lysy [23] | 3 | 4–10 | None |
Willsie-Ediger [24] | 3 | 1–10 | None |
Iaye [25] | 9 | 1–4 | Fever (3), chest wall erythema (2) |
Alfageme [26] | 8 | NA | None |
Bouros [27] | 5 | 3–10 | Fever (1) |
Taylor [28] | 11 | 2–6 | None |
Jerjes-Sanchez [29] | 30 | 2–10 | Pleuritic pain (3), Fever (1) |
Laisaar [30] | 21 | 2–8 | Fever, bleeding |
Roupie [31] | 16 | 1–3 | Chills and fever (1) |
Present Study | 12 | 3–9 | None |