Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734656 | Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who undergo appendectomy for acute appendicitis are subject to longer and more expensive hospital admissions and have greater rates of postoperative infections while patients with human immunodeficiency virus alone are not at risk for adverse outcomes.
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Authors
Michael C. MD, Paul J. MD, Yohannes C. AB, Matthew R. MD, MPH, Antonio E. MD, FACS, Gainosuke MD, FACS,