Assessing process measures and practice variability in pediatric esophageal button battery cases: A multi-institutional cohort study

Esophageal button battery (BB) is a rare, time-sensitive pediatric emergency with potential for severe morbidity and mortality. This study uses first available esophageal BB process measure data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric (NSQIP-Ped) to identify areas of practice variability and identify opportunities for improving care.