Short- and Long-Term Mortality After Appendectomy in Sweden 1987-2006: Influence of Appendectomy Diagnosis, Sex, Age, Co-morbidity, Surgical Method, Hospital Volume, and Time Period-A National Population Based Cohort Study.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Drake, Frederick; Flum, David
- Source
- World Journal of Surgery. May2013, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p982-983. 2p.
- Subject
- *APPENDECTOMY
*APPENDIX surgery
*DIAGNOSTIC imaging
*MEDICAL care
*DISEASE susceptibility
*DISEASE complications
- Language
- ISSN
- 0364-2313
The authors reflect on a study with regards to mortality after appendectomy in Sweden from 1987-2006. They note the message of the study, which points out that diagnostic accuracy is critical. They explain that appendectomy should be considered although it is being tolerated by patients and not susceptible to serious complications.