Management of parapneumonic effusions in pediatrics: current practice.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Pneumonia with associated complex pleural disease is a cause of significant morbidity among hospitalized children. The management of this patient population continues to be a challenge and varies even among single institutions. The article presented here reviews the management goals for pediatric patients hospitalized with complex parapneumonic effusions and provides updated summaries of both medical and surgical therapies.
Medical subject headings
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia, Bacterial