Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6220618 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Hispanic ethnicity with LEP is an important risk factor for appendiceal perforation in pediatric patients brought to the emergency department with possible appendicitis. Among patients with moderate clinical severity, Hispanic ethnicity with LEP appears to be associated with lower imaging rates. This effect of English proficiency and Hispanic ethnicity warrants further investigation to understand and overcome barriers, which may lead to increased appendiceal perforation rates and differential diagnostic evaluation.
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Authors
Michael N. MD, Peter S. MD, MSc, Manoj K. MD, Michelle D. MD, Richard G. MD, Nanette C. MD, Lalit MD, MPH, Charles G. MD, MPH, Jonathan MD, M. Denise MD, MPH, Avis J. MS, Anupam B. MD, MSc,