Universal Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Children Undergoing Surgery: A Multicenter Report

Background/Purpose: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread worldwide, children may account for only 2.16% of confirmed cases. Previous studies may underestimate the true incidence of COVID-19 in children as they are more likely to be asymptomatic, and thereby less likely to be tested. We aimed to determine the incidence of COVID-19 in pediatric patients presenting for surgery. Methods: After …