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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

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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