Computed tomography-guided percutaneous needle aspiration of lung abscesses in neonates and children

Lung abscesses in children aften respond to conservative treatment. This is unlikely in children less than 7 years of age and in these surgery is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We repart a neonate and a 2.5 year old child successfully treated with percutaneous computed tomography guided aspiration of lung abscesses.