Management of pediatric pleural empyema: a national survey of pediatric surgeons in Brazil
Felippe Flausino1,
Luiza Maes Manara2,
Bruna Baioni Sandre1
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To identify how pediatric surgeons manage children with pneumonia and parapneumonic pleural effusion in Brazil. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey with 27 questions was applied to pediatric surgeons in Brazil through the Brazilian Association of Pediatric Surgery. The questionnaire had questions about type of treatment, exams, hospital structure, and epidemiological data. Results: A total of 131 respondents completed the questionnaire. The mean age of respondents was 44 ± 11 years, and more t… Show more
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