Cost study shows timing crucial in appendectomies
by Christina Echegaray | Posted on Thursday, Apr. 26, 2012 — 2:23 PM
Removing a child’s ruptured appendix sooner rather than later significantly lowers hospital costs and charges, according to a recently published study.
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