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Drainage modalities
| Tuberculous empyema (n = 29) | Nontuberculous empyema (n = 46) | |
|---|---|---|
| USG-guided aspiration | 5 (17.2) | 9 (19.6) |
| Pigtail catheter drainage | None | 4 (8.7) |
| ICTD | 24 (82.88) | 33 (71.7) |
| Surgical drainage* | 16 (55.2) | 5 (10.9) |
P value<0.0001; Figures in parenthesis are in percentage
