| Literature DB >> 11212453 |
F Calder1, P Hurley, C Fernandez.
Abstract
Currently, there is a trend towards the centralisation of paediatric surgery in specialist regional units. This study reports the results of 4 years' experience of paediatric day-case surgery in a dedicated unit within a district general hospital. Since its inception in 1993, data have been collected on all individuals undergoing surgery. Between 1993-1997, 804 operations were performed with 80% of procedures being undertaken by a consultant. There were 7 (< 1%) known complications and 7 (< 1%) patients required admission postoperatively. These results compare favourably with those of specialist institutions.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11212453 PMCID: PMC2503544
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN: 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891