The 2 faces of intentional self-inflicted injury: High in-hospital mortality, low postdischarge mortality, but high readmission rates

Intentional self-inflicted injuries present unique challenges in treatment and prevention. We hypothesized intentional self-inflicted injuries would have higher in-hospital and postdischarge mortality than nonintentional self-inflicted injuries trauma.

Source: Surgery - July 14, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Katherine L. Howe, Bryan R. Collier, Jennifer L. Bath, Julian C. Lagoy, Tracey W. Criss, Emily R. Faulks, Daniel I. Lollar, Katie L. Bower, Tonja M. Locklear, Miguel A. Matos, Michael S. Nussbaum, Mark E. Hamill Source Type: research