Comparison of Surgical Intervention and Mortality for Seven Surgical Emergencies in England and the United States

Objective: To examine differences between England and the USA in the rate of surgical intervention and in-hospital mortality for 7 index surgical emergencies. Background: Considerable international variation exists in the configuration, provision, and outcomes of emergency healthcare. Methods: Patients aged <80 years hospitalized with 1 of 7 surgical emergencies (ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, appendicitis, perforated...