Publications by authors named "Mario Gehlen"
Background And Objectives: Adjunctive intrapleural fibrinolytic is an option to treat empyema at fibrinopurulent stage, but there is controversy about which should be use. Our objective is to evaluate the action of alteplase and/or desoxyribonuclease at physical and chemical properties in vitro pus derived from an experimental induced empyema in rats.
Methods: Streptococcus pneumoniae was introduced into the pleural cavity by thoracentesis through pleural pressure monitor.