Failure to launch: Pediatric colorectal surgery center utilization by patients over 18 years of age
Topic overview
This study examines the challenge of young adults with childhood-onset colorectal conditions who continue receiving care at pediatric centers instead of transitioning to adult systems. The research evaluates how these patients strain pediatric resources and explores barriers to successful healthcare transition for conditions like anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease.
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- Many adult patients with childhood colorectal conditions continue seeking care at pediatric centers instead of transitioning to adult systems.
- Increasing adult patient volume at pediatric colorectal centers strains resources and may limit access for younger patients.
- Successful transition from pediatric to adult colorectal care remains a significant healthcare delivery challenge.
- Pediatric centers face growing demand from patients 18+ who have not transitioned, requiring institutional resource planning.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Failure to launch: Pediatric colorectal surgery center utilization by patients over 18 years of age. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-08-13. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11040
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