Pericardial Effusion Is Associated with Longer Length Of Stay And Higher Risk Of Readmission In Children With Kawasaki Disease: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study From The Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS)

Background: Pericardial effusion (PCE) can be associated with Kawasaki disease. Little is known about the effect of PCE on Kawasaki disease outcomes. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of the Pediatric Health Information System of children admitted with Kawasaki disease. Multivariate logistic regression was …