Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study states delayed emergency surgery increases mortality risk

Health Headlines Commentary for July 11, 2017

Source:

Patients whose emergency surgeries are delayed have higher risk of death: study

Reference:

Association of delay of urgent or emergency surgery with mortality and use of health care resources: a propensity score–matched observational cohort study

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