Race, Procedure Type Influence Morbidity in Pediatric Surgery Patients
Increased 30-day morbidity for black race, bladder and urinary diversion operations.
Increased 30-day morbidity for black race, bladder and urinary diversion operations.
Could lead to greater reliance on much more costly intravenous medications.
Patients’ median bladder capacity improved from 150 to 200 mL and continence improved in nearly 90% of patients.
The incidence of kidney stones has increased among young patients, especially girls, and among blacks, according to a new study. Gregory E. Tasian, of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and colleagues performed a population-based study using U.S. Census data and South Carolina Medical Encounter Data, which capture all emergency department visits, surgeries, and hospital admissions…
Researchers also report growing number of cases among women and children.
The cephalosporin antibiotic proved more effective than trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and amoxicillin.
Survivors of childhood cancer, especially those with abdominopelvic tumors, have higher long-term risk.
Use of ultrasound tied to delays in surgical management, unnecessary expenditures.
In the U.S., Virginia and Washington, D.C., are the only jurisdictions that require HPV vaccination.
Risk of postoperative complications increased for pediatric patients at non-high volume hospitals.