Outcome of appendicectomy in children performed in paediatric surgery units compared with general surgery units

201467 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

SG Tiboni · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Aneel Bhangu · NIHR Research Delivery Network

NJ Hall · Research Network (United States)

Ioanna Panagiotopoulou · Addenbrooke's Hospital

N. Chatzizacharias · Addenbrooke's Hospital

Monica Rana · Addenbrooke's Hospital

Katie E. Rollins ·

Abstract

The NAR in general surgery units was over twice that in paediatric surgery units. Despite a more severe case mix, paediatric surgery units had a similar 30-day adverse event rate to general surgery units. Service provision differs between paediatric and general surgery units.

Topics & Keywords

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Diverticular Disease and Complications Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 101, Issue 6, pp. 707-714

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9455

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