A 13-Year Experience in Diagnosing and Managing Lung Abscesses in Children - Takeaways - MDSpire

A 13-Year Experience in Diagnosing and Managing Lung Abscesses in Children

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  • Asena Ünal

  • Özlem Özgür Gündeşlioğlu

  • Ferhat Can Pişkin

  • Kamuran Tutuş

  • Fatma Tuğba Çetin

  • Emel Bakanoğlu

  • Gökçe Oğuz

  • Ümmühan Çay

  • Orkun Tolunay

  • Derya Alabaz

  • March 10, 2026

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    Lung abscesses in children are categorized as primary or secondary, influencing treatment and prognosis.

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    Common causative agents include Staphylococcus aureus, Group A Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumonia.

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    Diagnosis relies on imaging techniques like chest X-ray, thoracic USG, and CT to differentiate from other pulmonary conditions.

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    Antibiotic treatment is effective in approximately 90% of cases, with a typical duration of 4–6 weeks.

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    Lack of pediatric-focused data on lung abscesses may impede early recognition and evidence-based management.

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A 13-Year Experience in Diagnosing and Managing Lung Abscesses in Children

  • by Asena Ünal, Özlem Özgür Gündeşlioğlu, Ferhat Can Pişkin, Kamuran Tutuş, Fatma Tuğba Çetin, Emel Bakanoğlu, Gökçe Oğuz, Ümmühan Çay, Orkun Tolunay, Derya Alabaz

  • March 10, 2026

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