Spatial-Temporal Clusters of Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis in California

Perforated appendicitis is a well-documented child health disparity. Geographic patterns in perforated appendicitis exist in several United States regions, but such patterns have not been described in California. We aimed to analyze spatial-temporal patterns of pediatric perforated appendicitis and identify population characteristics contributing to these cluster patterns.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Ecological Source Type: research