Epidemiology and socioeconomic features of appendicitis in Taiwan: a 12-year population-based study

Conclusions: Appendicitis and appendectomy in Taiwan had similar overall incidences, seasonality patterns, and declining trends compared to numerous previous studies. Compared to NP patients, LIP patients had a higher risk of appendicitis, longer LOS and higher hospital costs as a result of appendectomy.
Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research