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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedNguyen C, Hernandez-Boussard T, Davies SM
Cleft palate surgery: an evaluation of length of stay, complications, and costs by hospital type.
The purpose of this study was to assess length of stay (LOS), complication rates, costs, and charges of cleft palate repair by various hospital types. Results showed that pediatric hospitals had higher comorbidities yet shorter LOS. Pediatric resources significantly decreased the relative rate of LOS greater than 2 days, and median costs and charges increased by 41% with LOS greater than 2 days.
AHRQ-funded; HS018558.
Citation: Nguyen C, Hernandez-Boussard T, Davies SM .
Cleft palate surgery: an evaluation of length of stay, complications, and costs by hospital type.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2014 Jul;51(4):412-9. doi: 10.1597/12-150.
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Keywords: Adverse Events, Children/Adolescents, Patient Safety, Children/Adolescents, Surgery