Evaluation of disparity in care for perforated appendicitis in a universal healthcare system
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This retrospective study of 3,124 pediatric appendectomy cases in the TRICARE system found no racial disparities in perforated appendicitis rates, suggesting universal healthcare coverage eliminates some access barriers. Younger age was the primary risk factor for perforation across all socioeconomic levels.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Evaluation of disparity in care for perforated appendicitis in a universal healthcare system. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2019-10-25. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/1749
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