| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5734358 | Surgery | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Emergency general surgery performed during a hospitalization is associated with high morbidity and mortality. A longer hospital course before an emergency operation is a predictor of poor outcomes, as is undergoing exploratory laparotomy only.
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Authors
Catherine E. MD, Elizabeth A. MD, MEd, Morgan M. MD, Elinore J. MD, MSHP, Andrew J. MD, Christopher J. BA, Daniel N. MD, MSCE, Rachel R. MD, MSCE,