Racial Disparities in Surgical Outcomes Persist in Emergency General Surgery

Abstract

Objective: Racial disparities in surgical outcomes are well-documented in elective specialties. Less is understood about disparities in emergency general surgery (EGS). We aimed to determine the association of race/ethnicity... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Adam Lucy (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
  2. Matthew Giglia (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery)
  3. Lauren Wood (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
  4. Jeffrey Kerby (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
  5. Patrick Bosarge (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
  6. Daniel I. Chu (University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Department Of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery)

Topic Areas

General Surgery , Trauma / Critical Care

Session

QS-TCC/CT » Quick-Shot Presentations: Trauma/Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery/Cardiothoracic Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Dearth Tower Conf 2)