Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8830956 | The American Journal of Surgery | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Subtotal PTX and total PTX-AT have similar rates of complications, readmission, and 30-day mortality, but subtotal PTX is less likely to have extended hospital stay. These findings have important cost implications for patients, payers, and hospitals.
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Authors
Kevin Jr., Ewa Ruel, Mohamed A. Adam, Samantha Thomas, Linda Youngwirth, Michael T. Stang, Randall P. Scheri, Sanziana A. Roman, Julie A. Sosa,