Background Ensuring that children have access to timely and appropriate surgical care is a
vital component of comprehensive pediatric care. This study systematically reviews the …

Importance Presenting with complicated appendicitis, which is associated with higher rates
of complications and readmissions compared with simple appendicitis, may indicate …

Abstract Concepts of healthcare quality and health equity should be inextricably linked but
are often pursued separately. Quality improvement (QI) can serve as a powerful means to …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Central line–associated bloodstream infections
(CLABSIs), eminently preventable nosocomial infections, are a substantial source of …

Introduction Socioeconomic disadvantage has been associated with increased complicated
appendicitis rates. Our purpose was to analyze the complex interactions between social …

Background Malnutrition is associated with adverse clinical outcomes and increased health
care utilization for hospitalized children. Yet pediatric malnutrition often goes undiagnosed …

Introduction Telemedicine (TM) use accelerated out of necessity during the COVID-19
pandemic, but the utility of TM within the pediatric surgery population is unclear. This study …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Inequities in pediatric illness include unequal treatment
and outcomes for children of historically marginalized races/ethnicities. Length of stay (LOS) …

Discussion| The success rate of nonoperative management and its association with fewer
disability days than surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis in children did not differ by age …

Introduction Missed diagnosis (MD) of acute appendicitis is associated with increased risk of
appendiceal perforation. This study aimed to investigate whether racial/ethnic disparities …