Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3284269 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with NVUGIH admitted on the weekend had higher mortality and lower rates of early endoscopy. Patient with AVH admitted to nonteaching hospitals also had lower utilization of early endoscopy, but no difference in survival. There is a need for research into identifying the reasons for the weekend effect.
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Authors
Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, Emily L. McGinley, Kia Saeian,