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Pleural effusion in childhood :management algorithm
Bodart E , Weynants D , De Bilderling G , Eucher P , Tuerlinckx D
Rev Med Liege 2006, 61(1),16-22Abstract : Based on an increased prevalence of empyema in children,we reviewed the literature on the diagnosis and management of this affection. A retrospective study of 11 children admitted to our hospital in 2003 shows a prolonged hospitalisation (median 18 days) even with adequate treatment. Based on our experience and data from the literature, we propose a management algorithm to allow treatment of children admitted with pleural effusion.
