Neonatal surgery in low- vs. high-volume institutions: a KID inpatient database outcomes and cost study after repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and gastroschisis
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Retrospective analysis of 5,838 neonatal surgeries for CDH, EA/TEF, and gastroschisis found no clinically meaningful association between hospital volume and mortality or length of stay. High-volume centers had significantly higher costs without improved outcomes, challenging volume-based referral patterns.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Neonatal surgery in low- vs. high-volume institutions: a KID inpatient database outcomes and cost study after repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and gastroschisis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2019-08-01. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/1562
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