2019
An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy
Freedman-Weiss MR, Chiu AS, Worhunsky D, Manchisi A, Torres-Maldonado I, Sagnella L, Caty MG, Cowles RA, Ozgediz DE, Christison-Lagay ER, Solomon DG, Stitelman DH. An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2019, 55: 106-111. PMID: 31699433, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.09.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic appendectomyOpioid prescriptionsPostoperative opioid needsPostoperative telephone interviewsQuantity of opioidsPresence of painYoung adult patientsEvidence-based guidelinesMain outcome measuresOpioid needsAnalgesic useModifiable contributorPain reliefAdequate analgesiaAdult patientsChart reviewHospital dischargeMost patientsPatients 5Pediatric appendectomyYounger patientsPain concernsAverage MMEOpioid epidemicOutcome measures
1996
Insurance-related differences in the presentation of pediatric appendicitis
O'Toole S, Karamanoukian H, Allen J, Caty M, O'Toole D, Azizkhan R, Glick P. Insurance-related differences in the presentation of pediatric appendicitis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1996, 31: 1032-1034. PMID: 8863226, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(96)90079-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAppendicitisChildChild, PreschoolFee-for-Service PlansFemaleHealth Maintenance OrganizationsHealth Services ResearchHospitals, PediatricHumansInfantLength of StayMaleMedicaidNew YorkPatient Acceptance of Health CareReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsHealth maintenance organizationAppendiceal perforationHospital stayMedicaid patientsMedical adviceMaintenance organizationInsurance-related differencesDuration of symptomsLonger hospital stayRetrospective chart reviewPrimary care physiciansPediatric surgical servicesEmergency room presentationDefinitive surgeryHospital dischargeAcute appendicitisChart reviewPediatric appendicitisCare physiciansEducation/awarenessPediatric populationSurgical consultationChildren's HospitalPerforation rateSurgical services