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    Postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans in children: The South American contribution
    (2014) Castro Rodríguez, José Antonio; Giubergia, Veronica; Fischer, Gilberto B.; Castaños, Claudio; Sarria, Edgar E.; González, Ramiro; Mattiello, Rita; Vega-Briceño, Luis E.; Murtagh, Patricia
    Postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) is an infrequent chronic lung that causesirreversible obstruction and, or, obliteration of the smaller airways. This review particularlyfocuses on more than 30 studies from South America.Conclusion: The initial PIBO event occurs in the early years of life and is strongly associatedwith adenovirus infection and the need for mechanical ventilator support. Treatmentrequires a multidisciplinary strategy. Multicentre studies are needed to determineprogression, optimal management and long-term follow-up.