[Pleural effusion in childhood: management algorithm].
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 ith pleural effusion.
UCL Mont-Godinne, Service de Pédiatrie et Pneumologie de l'enfant, Yvoir.
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D000367:Age Factors; D000465:Algorithms; D002648:Child; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000150:complications*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000628:therapy*