To operate or not to operate? Assessing NSQIP surgical outcomes in trisomy 18 patients

Trisomy 18 is associated with a wide range of potentially fatal congenital conditions. Historically, clinical attitudes on treatment have been ambiguous, with palliative care as the standard of care. The aim of our study was to provide a descriptive analysis of surgical outcomes in patients with trisomy 18.

https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(20)30369-9/fulltext?rss=yes

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - July 5, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Adam Bajinting, Armando Salim Munoz-Abraham, Hector Osei, Amelia Jeanne Kirby, Jose Greenspon, Gustavo Adolfo Villalona Source Type: research