Effect of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis.
AUTHORS
Willis
ZI ,
Duggan
EM ,
Bucher
BT ,
Pietsch
JB ,
Milovancev
M ,
Wharton
W ,
Gillon
J ,
Lovvorn
HN ,
O'Neill
JA ,
Di Pentima
MC ,
Blakely
ML ,
. JAMA surgery. 2016 3 30; (). e160194
- PMID: 27027263 [PubMed].
ABSTRACT
Complicated appendicitis is a common condition in children that causes substantial morbidity. Significant variation in practice exists within and between centers. We observed highly variable practices within our hospital and hypothesized that a clinical practice guideline (CPG) would standardize care and be associated with improved patient outcomes.
Complicated appendicitis is a common condition in children that causes substantial morbidity. Significant variation in practice exists within and between centers. We observed highly variable practices within our hospital and hypothesized that a clinical practice guideline (CPG) would standardize care and be associated with improved patient outcomes.
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