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: Kai-Biao LinK. LaiNan-Ping YangChien-Lung ChanYuan-Hung LiuRen-Hao PanChien-Hsun Huang Source Type: research
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