Income-Based Disparities in Outcomes Following Pediatric Appendectomy: A National Analysis

CONCLUSION: Pediatric patients of the lowest income quartile faced increased risk of major adverse events following appendectomy compared to those of highest income. Novel risk stratification methods and standardized care pathways are needed to ameliorate socioeconomic disparities in postoperative outcomes.PMID:38641889 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241248791
Source: The American Surgeon - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research