Table 4 Results of CT analysis of empyema cavity volume.

From: Minimally invasive intrathoracic negative-pressure therapy and flexible thoracoscopy (FlexVATS) for patients with pleural empyema

No

Preoperative volume, cm3

Postoperative volume, cm3

Relative volume difference, cm3 (%)

1

496

13

− 483 (97)

2

850

32

− 818 (96)

4

620

100

− 520 (84)

5

114

25

− 89 (78)

6

213

15

− 198 (93)

9

950

323

− 627 (66)

12

334

123

− 211 (63)

13

1079

873

− 206 (19)

14

183

389

 + 206 (113)

15

280

37

− 243 (87)

17

120

27

− 93 (78)