| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4291409 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
It is feasible to use Medicare claims data to identify splenic injuries occurring during colectomy procedures, as claims data have moderate sensitivity and excellent specificity for capturing concurrent splenic procedure codes compared with ACS NSQIP.
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Authors
Anne M. MD, MSc, Clifford Y. MD, MS, MSHS, FACS, Bruce Lee MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, Rachel MS, Elise H. MD, MSHS, Melinda M. MD, MSHS, FACS, David S. MD, PhD, Marcia M. MD, FACS,