Comparisons of the surgical outcomes and medical costs between transferred and directly admitted patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction in an American tertiary referral center.

Xian-Hua GaoHanumant ChouhanEmre GorgunLuca StocchiGokhan Ozuner

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2018)

Compared with directly admitted patients, transferred intestinal obstruction patients are associated with similar surgical outcomes and similar medical costs.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
primary care
patient reported outcomes