Lung surgery in children and their post-operative risk of respiratory infection

ConclusionIn the general pediatric population, the risk of admission for respiratory illness is 3 –21%. At this institution, overall risk of respiratory infection after lung resection appears comparable to baseline community risk. Our findings could aid counseling pediatric patients and their families regarding the 1-year risk of infection after lung resection.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research