Outcomes and costs of pediatric appendectomies at rural hospitals
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Cynthia M. Tom, Scott Friedlander, Rie Sakai-Bizmark, Shant Shekherdimian, Howard Jen, Daniel A. DeUgarte, Steven L. Lee
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Abstract
Background/Purpose
Despite policy efforts to support rural hospitals, little is known about the quality and safety of pediatric surgical care in geographically remote areas. Our aim was to determine the outcomes and costs of appendectomies at rural hospitals.
Methods
The Kids' Inpatient Database (2003–2012) was queried for appendectomies in children
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