Intestinal failure functional classification type associated with an extended length of stay at the intestinal failure unit, Central Hospital in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Conclusion: Extended LOS occurs in an important proportion of patients with IF, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality, as well as in costs and associated side effects. Future research should focus on economic studies, to know the economic impact that this subject entails for our health systems.
PMID: 31448804 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Cirugia y Cirujanos - August 27, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Enriquez-Sánchez LB, Carrillo-Gorena MJ, Granados-Aldaz LA, Balderrama-Miramontes LF, Gallegos-Portillo LG, Reza-Leal CN, González-Villa A, Fernández-Villalobos K Tags: Cir Cir Source Type: research