Decision-making in pleural Drainage Following Lung Resection in Children: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium Survey

•What is currently known about this topic: Although adult trials have shown the safety and benefits of pleural drain omission following resectional lung surgery, few such trials exist in children.•What new information is contained in this article: Wide practice variations exist in pleural drain utilization and management, providing an opportunity for standardization of care and elimination of drains in a majority of patients.