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Reduction of Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Healthcare Utilization and Socioeconomic Disparities: Longitudinal Benefits of Quality Improvement

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Abstract

Disparities in emergency department (ED) utilization after gastrostomy (G-) tube placement were previously demonstrated at our children's hospital. We aimed to reduce postoperative G-tube dislodgements and ED visits with a particular focus on socially vulnerable children.

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Gastrostomy TubePediatric SurgeryQuality ImprovementHealth DisparitiesEmergency Department UtilizationPostoperative ComplicationsSocial Vulnerability

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#PediatricSurgery#QualityImprovement#HealthEquity#GastrostomyTube

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Reduction of Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Healthcare Utilization and Socioeconomic Disparities: Longitudinal Benefits of Quality Improvement. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-09-24. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/9198

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