Using the Social Vulnerability Index to Analyze Statewide Health Disparities in Cholecystectomy

Addressing the effects of social determinants of health in surgery has become a national priority. We evaluated the utility of the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) in determining the likelihood of receiving cholecystectomy for cholecystitis in Texas.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - January 25, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Habib Abla, Reagan A. Collins, Chathurika S. Dhanasekara, Kripa Shrestha, Sharmila Dissanaike Tags: Gastrointestinal Surgery Source Type: research