Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734403 | Surgery | 2017 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
C difficile infection is a relatively uncommon but costly complication after pediatric operative procedures. Given the increasing trend of C difficile infection among hospitalized surgical patients, there is substantial opportunity for reduction of inpatient burden and associated costs in this potentially preventable nosocomial infection.
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Authors
Afif N. MD, MSc, Dorothy V. MD, Abigail B. MD, Brett W. MD, MPH, Marianne BS, Mary C. MD, MEd, Robert E. MD, Christopher S. PhD, Peter W. MD, MSc,