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Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Respiratory Support and MechanismsMedicineDecorticationThoracostomyFibrinolysisSurgeryEmpyemaChest tubeAnesthesiaRandomized controlled trialFibrinolytic agent

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Child, PreschoolEmpyemaFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsHumansLength of StayMaleTissue Plasminogen ActivatorProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesThoracostomyThrombolytic TherapyHospital ChargesThoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted

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