Mortality rates of patients undergoing emergency laparotomy in an Irish university teaching hospital
ConclusionEL is associated with high mortality rates. Our mortality figures compare favourably with the NELA data. We support the development of a national database to facilitate improvements in the quality of care delivered to this high-risk cohort.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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