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