A nomogram to predict residual cavity formation after thoracoscopic decortication in chronic tuberculous empyema.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The goal of this study was to develop and validate a nomogram for predicting residual cavity formation after video-assisted thoracoscopic decortication in patients with chronic tuberculous empyema (CTE).

Methods

We retrospectively analysed patients who were diagnosed and treated for CTE at our hospital from January 2017 to December 2020. We used univariable and binary logistic regression analyses to identify independent risk factors. A predictive nomogram was developed and validated for predicting the risk of residual cavity formation after video-assisted thoracoscopic decortication in patients with CTE. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) was used to evaluate the nomogram.

Results

Data from 103 patients were analysed. The contact area between the l

SUBMITTER: Zhu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9070475 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature