Pulmonary Abscess
Introduction
Infections of the respiratory tract, which constitute a major source of morbidity in childhood, can be complicated by abscess formation. Prolonged courses of intravenous antibiotics have been the treatment of choice. However, persistent abscess may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality and require aggressive treatment.
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Last updated: November 2, 2020
Citation
Do, Woo S, et al. "Pulmonary Abscess." Pediatric Surgery NaT, American Pediatric Surgical Association, 2020. Pediatric Surgery Library, www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829695/all/Pulmonary_Abscess.
Do WS, Spyrakos SB, Horton J, McClellan JM. Pulmonary Abscess. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, eds. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2020. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829695/all/Pulmonary_Abscess. Accessed September 30, 2023.
Do, W. S., Spyrakos, S. B., Horton, J., & McClellan, J. M. (2020). Pulmonary Abscess. In Hirschl, R., Powell, D., & Waldhausen, J. (Eds.), Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829695/all/Pulmonary_Abscess
Do WS, Spyrakos SB, Horton J, McClellan JM. Pulmonary Abscess [Internet]. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, editors. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2020. [cited 2023 September 30]. Available from: https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829695/all/Pulmonary_Abscess.
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