Lung abscess in children: a 12-year study in national research institute of tuberculosis and lung disease

ABSTRACT

Background: Lung abscess is a rare and jeopardizing disease particularly in children. Early diagnosis of the disease can prevent further complications. Delay in diagnosis not only increases the mortality, but also can lead to severe complications along with the need for surgical intervention. Hence, we decided to evaluate the clinical and para-clinical features of our cases to estimate the magnitude of the problem: