Risk-adjusted Comparison of Operative and Non-Operative Management for Perforated Appendicitis in Children: Impact of Initial Treatment Approach on Overall Cost
Abstract
ObjectiveManagement of perforated appendicitis remains controversial. Non-operative and immediate operative strategies are employed. We hypothesize that initial non-operative management is associated with higher overall costs... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Mubina Isani (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Jeremy Jackson (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Wesley Barry (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Michael Mallicote (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Jordan Bowling (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Grace Aseulime (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Alberto Checcone (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Choo Phei Wee (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- James Stein (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Aaron Jensen (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
- Eugene Kim (Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
Topic Area
Pediatric Surgery
Session
QS-Peds » Quick-Shot Presentations: Pediatric Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Dearth Tower Conf 1)