Journal article
Geographic Variation in Appendiceal Perforation Rates in Canada: a Population-Based Cohort Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that patients living in rural neighborhoods experience delayed access to surgical services manifesting in increased appendiceal perforation rates in cases of appendicitis.
METHODS: This population-based cohort study included adult patients with acute appendicitis in Canada (excluding Quebec) between April 2008 and March 2015. The main outcome of interest was rate of perforation. Predictors of interest included …
Authors
Govind SK; Doumouras AG; Nenshi R; Hong D
Journal
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Vol. 24, No. 11, pp. 2620–2627
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2020
DOI
10.1007/s11605-019-04434-3
ISSN
1091-255X