Abstract
This sequential, cross-sectional study examines the prevalence of perforated appendicitis in children in the United States in relation to access to health care from 2001 to 2015.
Highlights
Appendiceal perforation is potentially avoidable with timely recognition and appropriate treatment of acute appendicitis
We identified disparities analytic files (DAFs) discharges among children aged 1 to 17 years (January 1, 2001, to September 30, 2015) who had appendicitis and, appendiceal perforation
Annual sample sizes of appendicitis case counts in DAFs ranged from 15 414 (January 1 to September 30, 2015) to 35 415 (January 1 to December 31, 2009)
Summary
Appendiceal perforation is potentially avoidable with timely recognition and appropriate treatment of acute appendicitis. Perforated appendicitis may indicate suboptimal access to quality health care.[1,2,3]
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