Surgical management of pulmonary aspergillosis in pediatric population
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In brief
In brief
Retrospective review examining surgical management of pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised pediatric patients at a tertiary care center. Study evaluates outcomes and indications for surgical intervention in this high-risk population with invasive fungal lung infection.
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Introduction
Aspergillosis is an invasive infection that affects mainly immunocompromised patients, and the lung is the most common site of infection. We reviewed our experience with the surgical management of pulmonary aspergillosis (PA) in pediatric population at a tertiary care institution.
Methods
A retrospective chart review was conducted for pediatric patients (