Elective Pediatric Surgery in 1350 COVID-Positive Children: A Multiyear National Surgical Quality Improvement Program - Pediatric Analysis of 30-Day Outcomes.
INTRODUCTION Uncertainty persists regarding perioperative risk and scheduling recommendations for children with recent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We aimed to determine whether preoperative COVID-19 status was associated with adverse perioperative outcomes for elective pediat...