Socio-economic disparity in risk of undergoing emergency laparotomy and postoperative mortality

Volume: 48, Issue: 3, Pages: 250 - 258
Published: Jul 12, 2019
Abstract
Aims: Socio-economic disparities in health and access to care are well documented, but socio-economic disparities in surgical care and outcomes have received less attention. The aim of the study was to determine if there are socio-economic disparities in the risk of undergoing emergency laparotomy and postoperative mortality in a universal health-care system with free and equal access to care. Methods: This was a nationwide case-control study...
Paper Details
Title
Socio-economic disparity in risk of undergoing emergency laparotomy and postoperative mortality
Published Date
Jul 12, 2019
Volume
48
Issue
3
Pages
250 - 258
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