Parapneumonic empyema in children: a scoping review of the literature

Abstract Community-acquired pneumonia can lead to a serious complication called empyema, which refers to pus within the pleural space. While it poses a significant threat to morbidity, particularly in children, it is fortunately not associated with high mortality rates. However, determining the best...

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Published in:	Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Main Authors:	Danilo Buonsenso, Francesca Cusenza, Lucrezia Passadore, Francesca Bonanno, Carolina Calanca, Francesco Mariani, Carlotta Di Martino, Sonia Rasmi, Susanna Esposito
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Antibiotics Children Empyema Pneumonia Surgery
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01701-1