[Intrathoracic negative pressure therapy of pleural empyema using an open-pored drainage film].

Introduction: We report our initial experience with intrathoracic negative pressure therapy (ITNPT) in the stage-adjusted therapy of pleural empyema (PE) based on a case series.

Materials And Methods: ITNPT represents a further development in negative pressure therapy that is designed to be used in the thoracic cavity. After thoracic surgical open debridement, an intrathoracic negative pressure dressing was inserted.